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Micropolitan Statistical Area in North Carolina, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Roanoke Rapids, NC Micropolitan Statistical Area (μSA) as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in North Carolina, anchored by the city of Roanoke Rapids.
Roanoke Rapids | |
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Roanoke Rapids, NC Micropolitan Statistical Area | |
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Principal cities | - Rocky Mount - Tarboro - Nashville |
Area | |
• Total | 1,046 sq mi (2,710 km2) |
Population (2017 Census estimate[1]) | |
• Density | 140/sq mi (50/km2) |
• MSA | 146,738 |
Time zone | EST |
• Summer (DST) | EDT |
Area code | 252 |
As of the 2000 census, the μSA had a population of 79,456 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 74,716).[2]
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 79,456 people, 30,813 households, and 21,261 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA was 41.60% White, 54.47% African American, 2.36% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.44% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.93% of the population.
The median income for a household in the μSA was $26,556, and the median income for a family was $34,082. Males had a median income of $27,998 versus $20,854 for females. The per capita income for the μSA was $14,612.
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