Hobgood, North Carolina
Hobgood: Town in North Carolina
About
Hobgood is a town located in the county of Halifax in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 348 and a population density of 130 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 315 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Hobgood
| Population : | 315 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Halifax County |
| Postal code : | 27843 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 252 |
| Area : | 2.68 km2 |
| Altitude : | 92 feet / 28 meters |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 21:14:40 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 118 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.48% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hobgood is located at 36°1'48"N 77°23'52"W (36.0298800, -77.3977500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Hobgood decreased by 10.48% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 348 | - | census |
| 2011 | 345 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 342 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 337 | -1.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 334 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 331 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 329 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 326 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 320 | -1.88% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 317 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 315 | -0.63% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 17,720 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 18,144 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 19,949 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 18,141 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.4% |
| White only, percent : | 79.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 11.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 9.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 75.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,132 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 9.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.0% |
Hobgood zip code is 27843.
County name: Halifax, County
fips: 37083
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $94,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,056 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $465 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $656 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,577 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.32 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 79.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 70.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 82.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 22,237 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 71,379 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 60,341 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 156,098 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,669 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $38,289 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,539 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 22.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 972 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 759 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 155 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 117 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 817 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 75 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 860 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,760.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.57 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $294,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,598 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $582 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,232 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,800 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.46 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 6,088 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,363 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 45,079 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $4,925 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $68,259 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,792 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 675 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 395 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 184 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 126 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 507 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 122 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 506 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,889.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.09 |
People born in Hobgood (1)
American musician Tom Winslow was born in Hobgood
Schools in Hobgood
College & universities near Hobgood, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198491 | Edgecombe Community College | Tarboro (NC) | 27886 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hobgood, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMT | Rocky Mount | 101 Hammond Street | RAIL |
| GRN | Greenville, NC | Second and Reade Streets | BUS |
| WLN | Wilson | 401 East Nash Street | RAIL |
| KNC | Kinston, NC | 101 East New Bern Road | BUS |
| GBO | Goldsboro, NC | 1615 East Beech Street | BUS |
Post offices near Hobgood
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hobgood Post Office | Hobgood (NC) | 27843 |
Other cities in Halifax County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Halifax County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke Rapids | 14,186 | City in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States |
| South Rosemary | 2,836 | Township in Halifax County, North Carolina |
| Enfield | 2,260 | Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States |
| Scotland Neck | 1,810 | Town in North Carolina (United States) |
| Weldon | 1,456 | Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States |
| South Weldon | 705 | Township in Halifax County, North Carolina |
| Littleton | 584 | Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States |
| Halifax | 201 | Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States |
