Caswell County, North Carolina

Infobox U.S. County
county = Caswell County
state = North Carolina




map size = 250
founded = 1777
seat = Yanceyville | area_total_sq_mi =428
area_water_sq_mi =4
area percentage = 0.88%
census yr = 2000
pop = 23501
density_km2 =21
web = www.caswellcountync.gov
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Caswell County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population was 23,501. Its county seat is YanceyvilleGR|6.

History

Caswell County was formed in 1777 from the northern portion of Orange County. The newly formed county was named for Richard Caswell, Governor of North Carolina from 1776 to 1780. Leasburg was the first county seat.

In 1792, roughly the eastern half of Caswell County became Person County. After the division, the Caswell County center of government was moved to a more central location: the community of the new county seat first was called Caswell Court House. Later, the name was changed to Yanceyville.

Law and government

Caswell County is a member of the regional Piedmont Triad Council of Governments.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 428 square miles (1,110 km²), of which, 425 square miles (1,100 km²) of it is land and 4 square miles (10 km²) of it (0.88%) is water.

Townships

The county is divided into nine townships: Anderson, Dan River, Hightowers, Leasburg, Locust Hill, Milton, Pelham, Stoney Creek, and Yanceyville.

Adjacent counties and independent cities

*Danville, Virginia - north
*Pittsylvania County, Virginia - north
*Halifax County, Virginia - northeast
*Person County, North Carolina - east
*Orange County, North Carolina - southeast
*Alamance County, North Carolina - southwest
*Rockingham County, North Carolina - west

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 23,501 people, 8,670 households, and 6,398 families residing in the county. The population density was 55 people per square mile (21/km²). There were 9,601 housing units at an average density of 23 per square mile (9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 61.07% White, 36.52% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.17% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. 1.77% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 8,670 households out of which 31.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.20% were married couples living together, 14.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.20% were non-families. 23.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the county the population was spread out with 23.20% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 30.10% from 25 to 44, 26.00% from 45 to 64, and 13.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 102.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $35,018, and the median income for a family was $41,905. Males had a median income of $28,968 versus $22,339 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,470. About 10.90% of families and 14.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.30% of those under age 18 and 21.10% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

Incorporated

*Milton
*Yanceyville

Unincorporated

*Casville
*Leasburg
*Pelham
*Prospect Hill
*Purley
*Semora
*Cherry Grove
*Blanch

References

External links

* [http://www.caswellnc.com Caswell County government official website]
* [http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncccha Caswell County Historical Association]
* [http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=caswellcounty Caswell County Family Tree]
* [http://ncccha.blogspot.com/ Caswell County Historical Association Web Log]
* [http://www.rootsweb.com/~nccaswel/ Caswell County North Carolina GenWeb]