La Grange, North Carolina

La Grange is a town in Lenoir County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,873 based on the 2010 census.[4] La Grange is located in North Carolina's Inner Banks region.

La Grange, North Carolina
Town
Location of La Grange, North Carolina
Location of La Grange, North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°18′23″N 77°47′20″W
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyLenoir
Named forChâteau de la Grange-Bléneau
Area
[1]
 • Total2.31 sq mi (5.99 km2)
 • Land2.30 sq mi (5.97 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
[2]
108 ft (33 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total2,595
 • Density1,126.79/sq mi (434.97/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
28551
Area code252
FIPS code37-36400[3]
GNIS feature ID2405964[2]
Websitewww.lagrangenc.com

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2), of which 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2) is land and 0.44% is water.

History

La Grange was named for the French estate of the Marquis de Lafayette, the Château de la Grange-Bléneau.[5][6] The Herring House, La Grange Presbyterian Church, and La Grange Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[7]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880522—
189077548.5%
190085310.1%
19101,00718.1%
19201,39938.9%
19301,5007.2%
19401,6479.8%
19501,85212.4%
19602,13315.2%
19702,67925.6%
19803,14717.5%
19902,805−10.9%
20002,8441.4%
20102,8731.0%
20202,595−9.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2020 census
La Grange racial composition[9]
Race Number Percentage
White (non-Hispanic) 1,005 38.73%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 1,342 51.71%
Native American 8 0.31%
Asian 18 0.69%
Pacific Islander 1 0.04%
Other/Mixed 96 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 125 4.82%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,595 people, 1,133 households, and 732 families residing in the town.

2000 census

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 2,844 people, 1,211 households, and 768 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,256.4 inhabitants per square mile (485.1/km2). There were 1,330 housing units at an average density of 587.6 per square mile (226.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 42.86% White, 55.03% African American, 0.35% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.91% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.30% of the population.

There were 1,211 households, out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.5% were married couples living together, 19.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $28,304, and the median income for a family was $38,068. Males had a median income of $26,581 versus $20,212 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,436. About 14.4% of families and 19.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.6% of those under age 18 and 15.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Schools

La Grange is served by three Public schools which are operated by the Lenoir County Public School system. They include North Lenoir High School, E.B. Frink Middle School[10] and La Grange Elementary School. Higher education is provided through a local branch of Lenoir Community College.

The community was home to La Grange Colored High School. Emmett Bentley Frink was its principal.[11]

Library

The Neuse Regional Library system is headquartered in Kinston and operates a branch in La Grange.[12]

Transportation

Passenger

Roads
  • The main highway in La Grange is US 70, which offers access to the North Carolina coast and I-95.
  • NC 903 is the other highway that runs through the town.

Local events

The Garden Spot Festival is a yearly event that is held from September 7–9. The event includes live bands, food, and artistic performances.[13]

Notable people

References
  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: La Grange, North Carolina
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. "La Grange, North Carolina - City Information, Fast Facts, Schools, Colleges, and More". www.citytowninfo.com. Retrieved March 14, 2018.
  5. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Government Printing Office. pp. 179.
  6. La Grange, North Carolina NC, town profile (Lenoir County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
  7. Southern, Michael T. "National Register Listings in North Carolina". www.hpo.dcr.state.nc.us. Archived from the original on March 15, 2008. Retrieved March 14, 2018.
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
  10. https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/north-carolina/districts/lenoir-county-public-schools/north-lenoir-high-school-14541
  11. https://www.lcpsnc.org/domain/151
  12. Branch Libraries of the Neuse Regional Library System Archived March 19, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  13. Garden Spot Festival - La Grange, NC
  14. "Sam Shepherd bio, stats, and results". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
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