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'''Harrells''' is a town in [[Sampson County, North Carolina|Sampson County]] and [[Duplin County, North Carolina|Duplin County]], [[North Carolina]], [[United States]]. The population was 202 at the 2010 census.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US3729680| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Harrells town, North Carolina| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=November 30, 2015}}</ref>
'''Harrells''' is a town in [[Duplin County, North Carolina|Duplin]] and [[Sampson County, North Carolina|Sampson]] counties, [[North Carolina]], [[United States]]. The population was 160 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]. At the [[2010 United States census|previous census in 2010]], the population was 202.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US3729680| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Harrells town, North Carolina| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=November 30, 2015| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213045617/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US3729680| archive-date=February 13, 2020| url-status=dead}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
The [[Lewis Highsmith Farm]] and [[Dr. John B. Seavey House and Cemetery]] are listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>
The [[Lewis Highsmith Farm]] and [[Dr. John B. Seavey House and Cemetery]] are listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref> In 1969, a private Christian school, Harrells Christian Academy was founded in the town.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.harrellsca.com/contact/about.cfm|title=About - Harrells Christian Academy|website=www.harrellsca.com|access-date=February 20, 2017}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Harrells is located in southeastern Sampson County at {{coord|34|43|45|N|78|11|57|W|type:city}} (34.729285, -78.199190).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> A part of the northeast side of town falls within the southwest corner of Duplin County.
Harrells is located in southeastern Sampson County. The northeastern portion of the town falls within southwestern Duplin County.


[[U.S. Route 421]] passes through the town, leading north {{convert|22|mi}} to [[Clinton, North Carolina|Clinton]], the Sampson County seat, and south {{convert|40|mi}} to [[Wilmington, North Carolina|Wilmington]]. [[North Carolina Highway 41]] leads east {{convert|14|mi}} to [[Wallace, North Carolina|Wallace]] and west {{convert|26|mi}} to [[Elizabethtown, North Carolina|Elizabethtown]].
[[U.S. Route 421]] passes through the town, leading north {{convert|22|mi}} to [[Clinton, North Carolina|Clinton]], the Sampson County seat, and south {{convert|40|mi}} to [[Wilmington, North Carolina|Wilmington]]. [[North Carolina Highway 41]] leads east {{convert|14|mi}} to [[Wallace, North Carolina|Wallace]] and west {{convert|26|mi}} to [[Elizabethtown, North Carolina|Elizabethtown]].


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|8.2|sqkm|order=flip}}, all of it land.<ref name="Census 2010"/>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|8.2|sqkm|order=flip}}, all land.<ref name="Census 2010"/>

Most of Harrells is within the [[Franklin Township, Sampson County, North Carolina|Franklin Township]] of Sampson County. The northeastern portion of Harrells falls within the [[Rockfish Township, Duplin County, North Carolina|Rockfish Township]] of Duplin County.


==Demographics==
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 187 people, 80 households, and 58 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 59.3 people per square mile (22.9/km²). There were 86 housing units at an average density of 27.3 per square mile (10.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 55.08% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 40.11% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.07% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 3.74% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]]. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 5.35% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 187 people, 80 households, and 58 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|59.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 86 housing units at an average density of {{convert|27.3|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}. The racial makeup of the town was 55.08% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 40.11% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.07% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 3.74% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]]. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 5.35% of the population.


There were 80 households out of which 21.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 17.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.78.
There were 80 households, out of which 21.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 17.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.78.


In the town the population was spread out with 17.1% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.3 males.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 17.1% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.3 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $29,375, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $23,750 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $34,534. About 14.3% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 17.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 10.3% of those sixty five or over.
The median income for a household in the town was $29,375, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $23,750 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $34,534. About 14.3% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 17.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 10.3% of those 65 or over.


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Latest revision as of 00:03, 18 December 2024

"Harrells" redirects here. For other uses, see Harrell (disambiguation).
For the town in Hertford County, see Harrellsville, North Carolina.

Harrells, North Carolina
Town
Harrells is located in North Carolina
Harrells
Harrells
Location within the state of North Carolina
Coordinates: 34°43′40″N 78°12′05″W / 34.72778°N 78.20139°W / 34.72778; -78.20139
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountiesDuplin, Sampson
Area
[1]
 • Total
3.15 sq mi (8.15 km2)
 • Land3.15 sq mi (8.15 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
85 ft (26 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
160
 • Density50.86/sq mi (19.64/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
28444
Area codes910, 472
FIPS code37-29680[3]
GNIS feature ID2406647[2]

Harrells is a town in Duplin and Sampson counties, North Carolina, United States. The population was 160 at the 2020 census. At the previous census in 2010, the population was 202.[4]

History

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The Lewis Highsmith Farm and Dr. John B. Seavey House and Cemetery are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[5] In 1969, a private Christian school, Harrells Christian Academy was founded in the town.[6]

Geography

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Harrells is located in southeastern Sampson County. The northeastern portion of the town falls within southwestern Duplin County.

U.S. Route 421 passes through the town, leading north 22 miles (35 km) to Clinton, the Sampson County seat, and south 40 miles (64 km) to Wilmington. North Carolina Highway 41 leads east 14 miles (23 km) to Wallace and west 26 miles (42 km) to Elizabethtown.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.2 km2), all land.[4]

Most of Harrells is within the Franklin Township of Sampson County. The northeastern portion of Harrells falls within the Rockfish Township of Duplin County.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
188068—
1950147—
196025976.2%
1970249−3.9%
19802552.4%
1990187−26.7%
20001870.0%
20102028.0%
2020160−20.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 187 people, 80 households, and 58 families residing in the town. The population density was 59.3 inhabitants per square mile (22.9/km2). There were 86 housing units at an average density of 27.3 units per square mile (10.5 units/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 55.08% White, 40.11% African American, 1.07% Native American, 3.74% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.35% of the population.

There were 80 households, out of which 21.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 17.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 17.1% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $29,375, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $34,534. About 14.3% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 10.3% of those 65 or over.

References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Harrells, North Carolina
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Harrells town, North Carolina". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
  5. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  6. ^ "About - Harrells Christian Academy". www.harrellsca.com. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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