Hoke County, North Carolina
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Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2010, there were 46,952 people, 11,373 households, and 8,745 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 86 people per square mile (33/km²). There were 12,518 housing units at an average density of 32 per square mile (12/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 44.53% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 37.64% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
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, 11.45% Native American
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, 0.83% Asian
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, 0.15% Pacific Islander
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, 3.27% from other races
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, and 2.13% from two or more races. 7.18% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
By 2005 42.1% of the population was non-Hispanic whites. 10.1% of the population was Native American. 36.3% of the population was African-Americans. 9.8% of the population was Latino. 1.8% of the population reported more than one race (but it should be remembered that this category excluded Latinos) and 1.0% of the population was Asian.
In 2000 there were 11,373 households out of which 41.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.70% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 18.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.10% were non-families. 19.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.22.
In the county the population was spread out with 29.80% under the age of 18, 10.70% from 18 to 24, 34.10% from 25 to 44, 17.60% from 45 to 64, and 7.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 102.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $33,230, and the median income for a family was $36,110. Males had a median income of $27,925 versus $21,184 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $13,635. About 14.40% of families and 17.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.40% of those under age 18 and 22.00% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
- Ashley HeightsAshley Heights, North CarolinaAshley Heights is a census-designated place in Hoke County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 341 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Ashley Heights is located at ....
- BowmoreBowmore, North CarolinaBowmore is a census-designated place in Hoke County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 145 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Bowmore is located at ....
- DundarrachDundarrach, North CarolinaDundarrach is a census-designated place in Hoke County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 62 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Dundarrach is located at ....
- Five PointsFive Points, North CarolinaFive Points is a census-designated place in Hoke County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 306 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Five Points is located at ....
- RaefordRaeford, North CarolinaRaeford is a city in Hoke County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 3,386 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Hoke County. The county was named after Confederate General Robert F. Hoke, as Tar Heel native....
- RockfishRockfish, North CarolinaRockfish is a census-designated place in Hoke County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,353 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Rockfish is located at ....
- Silver CitySilver City, North CarolinaSilver City is a census-designated place in Hoke County, North Carolina in the United States. The population was 1,146 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Silver City is located at ....
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Hoke County, North Carolina