Angier, North Carolina

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Angier, North Carolina
settlement_type = Town
nickname = "Town of Crepe Myrtles"


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map_caption = Location in North Carolina


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_name1 = North Carolina
subdivision_name2 = Harnett
government_type =
leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = R.H. Ellington
established_date =
area_magnitude =
area_total_sq_mi = 2.3
area_land_sq_mi = 2.3
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0
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area_total_km2 = 6.0
area_land_km2 = 5.9
area_water_km2 = 0.0
elevation_m = 89
elevation_ft = 292
latd = 35 |latm = 30 |lats = 31 |latNS = N
longd = 78 |longm = 44 |longs = 15 |longEW = W
population_as_of = 2006
population_total = 4,165
timezone = EST
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = EDT
utc_offset_DST = -4
latitude = 35°30' N
longitude = 78°44' W
website = [http://www.angier.org/ www.angier.org]
postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 27501
area_code = 919
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 37-01400GR|2
blank1_name = GNIS feature ID
blank1_info = 0980193GR|3
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Angier is a town in the Black River Township of Harnett County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 3,419 at the 2000 census.

Geography

Angier is located at 35° 30’31" North, 78° 44’15" West (35.508587, -78.737487)GR|1.

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 (5.9 km²) of it is land and 0.43% is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 3,419 people, 1,356 households, and 870 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,493.7 people per square mile (576.5/km²). There were 1,478 housing units at an average density of 645.7/sq mi (249.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 67.42% White, 23.37% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.94% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 6.23% from other races, and 1.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.17% of the population.

There were 1,356 households out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.8% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the town the population was spread out with 25.4% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $33,849, and the median income for a family was $43,784. Males had a median income of $30,215 versus $26,028 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,985. About 10.6% of families and 16.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 30.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education

*McGee's Crossroads Elementary School

Culture

Angier annually hosts a town festival called the "Crepe Myrtle Festival," which attracts approximately 20,000 visitors. The town also calls itself "The Town of Crepe Myrtles."

Each summer Angier draws a crowd of motorcyclists and bike enthusiasts from across the region to downtown Angier to enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of its annual Bike Fest event. The family-friendly event features live music, a bike show, a poker-run fund-raiser, exhibits and fun for people of all ages.

References

External links

* [http://www.angier.org/ Official town website]
* [http://www.angierchamber.org/ Angier Chamber of Commerce]