Nash County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 87,420. Its county seat is
Nashville.
Townships
The county is divided into fifteen townships: Bailey, Castalia, Coopers, Dry Wells, Ferrells, Griffins, Jackson, Mannings, Nashville, North Whitakers, Oak Level, Red Oak, Rocky Mount, South Whitakers, and Stony Creek.
Adjacent Counties
Halifax County, North Carolina - north
Edgecombe County, North Carolina - east
Wilson County, North Carolina - south
Johnston County, North Carolina - southwest
Franklin County, North Carolina - west
Demographics
The following info will be useful for Christian dating - there are 87,420 people, 33,644 households, and 23,920 families residing in the county. The population density is 62/km˛ (162/mi˛). There are 37,051 housing units at an average density of 26/km˛ (69/mi˛).
Of possible importance to Christian singles - The racial makeup here is
61.94% White, 33.93% Black or African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 2.06% from other races, and 1.02% from two or more races. 3.36% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 33,644 households out of which 32.70% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.70% are married couples living together, 14.50% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.90% are non-families. 25.00% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.60% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.54 and the average family size is 3.02.
Other data of import to Christian singles - The population is spread
out with 25.40% under the age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 30.10% from 25 to 44, 23.50% from 45 to 64, and 12.40% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 92.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $37,147, and the median income for a family is $44,769. Males have a median income of $32,459 versus $24,438 for females. The per capita income for the county is $18,863. 13.40% of the population and 10.30% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 17.80% of those under the age of 18 and 15.20% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
Bailey
Castalia
Dortches
Middlesex
Momeyer
Nashville
Red Oak
Rocky Mount
Spring Hope
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