Walnut Cove, North Carolina

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Walnut Cove, North Carolina
settlement_type = Town
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map_caption = Location of Walnut Cove, North Carolina


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = North Carolina
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Stokes
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area_total_km2 = 6.2
area_land_km2 = 6.2
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 2.4
area_land_sq_mi = 2.4
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 1465
population_density_km2 = 235.0
population_density_sq_mi = 608.5

timezone = Eastern (EST)
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timezone_DST = EDT
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elevation_m = 206
elevation_ft = 676
latd = 36 |latm = 17 |lats = 46 |latNS = N
longd = 80 |longm = 8 |longs = 28 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 27052
area_code = 336
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 37-70780GR|2
blank1_name = GNIS feature ID
blank1_info = 0996735GR|3
website = [http://www.townofwalnutcove.org/ www.townofwalnutcove.org]
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Walnut Cove is a town in Stokes County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,465 at the 2000 census.

It is the home of the Walnut Festival which draws many walnut lovers to the area. It also houses historic Monitor Roller Mills and a portion of North Camp Lake. Walnut Cove is also home to South Stokes High School whose team mascot name honors the native American Indian Saura tribe. Belews Lake and Hanging Rock State Park are located nearby.

Geography

Walnut Cove is located at coor dms|36|17|46|N|80|8|28|W|city (36.296225, -80.141150)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.4 square miles (6.2 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 1,465 people, 585 households, and 374 families residing in the town. The population density was 608.5 people per square mile (234.7/km²). There were 636 housing units at an average density of 264.2/sq mi (101.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 79.39% White, 19.11% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.34% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.96% of the population.

There were 585 households out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.9% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the town the population was spread out with 19.5% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 26.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 80.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $31,944, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $31,953 versus $24,871 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,117. About 8.3% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.0% of those under age 18 and 17.8% of those age 65 or over.

References

External links

* [http://www.townofwalnutcove.org/ Town of Walnut Cove official website]
* [http://www.south.stokes.k12.nc.us/ South Stokes High School website]
* [http://southern-railway.railfan.net/ay/explore.htm Atlantic & Yadkin Railway]