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'Plymouth' is a town in Washington County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 4,107 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Washington County. Plymouth is located in North Carolina's Inner Banks regions.
Plymouth is located at (35.859729, -76.747770).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 10.0 km² (3.9 mi²). 10.0 km² (3.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.26% is water.
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,107 people, 1,623 households, and 1,119 families residing in the town. The population density was 409.7/km² (1,061.7/mi²). There were 1,829 housing units at an average density of 182.5/km² (472.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 35.04% White, 63.09% African American, 0.02% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.73% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.31% of the population.
There were 1,623 households out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.1% were married couples living together, 27.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the town the population was spread out with 28.6% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 77.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 71.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $17,281, and the median income for a family was $26,800. Males had a median income of $26,352 versus $17,350 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,067. About 30.8% of families and 37.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 54.3% of those under age 18 and 28.8% of those age 65 or over.
The primary industry for the area is the Domtar Division of Weyerhaeuser Corp., a paper manufacturer. The paper mill and its related facilities have been the largest employer since 1937. At the present time (August 2007), the industrial output and employment of this facility have been reduced markedly compared to previous years by a series of plant facility shutdowns. The long-term future of the mill is unclear.
The town is rebranding itself as a tourist destination to offset the reduction in paper-making employment, taking advantage of its stunning natural beauty. It is surrounded by vast tracts of forests and beautiful swamplands, and has the historical distinction of being the site of the second largest battle in North Carolina during the War Between the States. The CSS Albemarle and its eventual sinking is the centerpiece of this history. The geographical importance of its location on the Roanoke River for the Northern forces was the desire to push upriver and cut off the vital railroad line passing through Weldon, NC, which would completely cut off the major supply line for General Lee's army in Virginia from more southern ports.
Russ Bowen - News anchor and reporter for WLOS-13 in Asheville, NC.
Jacklyn H. Lucas - Youngest Marine to receive the Medal of Honor
[[1]]
★ Plymouth Town Website
★ Washington County Website
★ Opposition to Navy OLF Airfield in Washington County
★ Roanoke River Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
★ God's Creation Wildlife Museum
★ Port O'Plymouth History Museum
★ CSS Albemarle Replica
★ Weyerhaeuser Corp.
★ Weyerhaeuser paper mill image
'Plymouth' is a town in Washington County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 4,107 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Washington County. Plymouth is located in North Carolina's Inner Banks regions.
| Contents |
| Geography |
| Demographics |
| History |
| People From Plymouth |
| External links |
Geography
Location of Plymouth, North Carolina
Plymouth is located at (35.859729, -76.747770).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 10.0 km² (3.9 mi²). 10.0 km² (3.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.26% is water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,107 people, 1,623 households, and 1,119 families residing in the town. The population density was 409.7/km² (1,061.7/mi²). There were 1,829 housing units at an average density of 182.5/km² (472.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 35.04% White, 63.09% African American, 0.02% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.73% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.31% of the population.
There were 1,623 households out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.1% were married couples living together, 27.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the town the population was spread out with 28.6% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 77.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 71.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $17,281, and the median income for a family was $26,800. Males had a median income of $26,352 versus $17,350 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,067. About 30.8% of families and 37.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 54.3% of those under age 18 and 28.8% of those age 65 or over.
The primary industry for the area is the Domtar Division of Weyerhaeuser Corp., a paper manufacturer. The paper mill and its related facilities have been the largest employer since 1937. At the present time (August 2007), the industrial output and employment of this facility have been reduced markedly compared to previous years by a series of plant facility shutdowns. The long-term future of the mill is unclear.
History
The town is rebranding itself as a tourist destination to offset the reduction in paper-making employment, taking advantage of its stunning natural beauty. It is surrounded by vast tracts of forests and beautiful swamplands, and has the historical distinction of being the site of the second largest battle in North Carolina during the War Between the States. The CSS Albemarle and its eventual sinking is the centerpiece of this history. The geographical importance of its location on the Roanoke River for the Northern forces was the desire to push upriver and cut off the vital railroad line passing through Weldon, NC, which would completely cut off the major supply line for General Lee's army in Virginia from more southern ports.
People From Plymouth
Russ Bowen - News anchor and reporter for WLOS-13 in Asheville, NC.
Jacklyn H. Lucas - Youngest Marine to receive the Medal of Honor
[[1]]
External links
★ Plymouth Town Website
★ Washington County Website
★ Opposition to Navy OLF Airfield in Washington County
★ Roanoke River Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
★ God's Creation Wildlife Museum
★ Port O'Plymouth History Museum
★ CSS Albemarle Replica
★ Weyerhaeuser Corp.
★ Weyerhaeuser paper mill image
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