Castle Hayne, North Carolina
Encyclopedia
Castle Hayne is a census-designated place
(CDP) in New Hanover County
, North Carolina
, United States
. The population was 1,116 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Wilmington
Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Planters and small farmers used slave labor to exploit the region's natural resources. The forest provided the region's major industries through the 18th and most of the 19th century: naval stores
and lumber fueled the economy both before and after the American Revolution. During the Revolutionary War, the British maintained a garrison at Fort Johnson
near Wilmington.
will encroach upon the small, but rich with local history, area has prompted the incorporation momentum since they cannot incorporate once within 5 miles of Wilmington, North Carolina
. The recent forced annexation of Monkey Junction and proposed forced annexation of Ogden by Wilmington has led to numerous lawsuits and appeals and demonstrates the urgency of this intention. The current proposal would incorporate Castle Hayne by July 2011. A previous attempt to incorporate in 1995 did not reach a referendum. Since August 26, 2010, Castle Hayne has an interim mayor, Tom Radewicz.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6 km²). 2.2 square miles (5.7 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) (1.32%) is water.
, there were 1,116 people, 437 households and 312 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 495.9 per square mile (191.5/km²). There were 471 housing units at an average density of 209.3 per square mile (80.8/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 81.54% White, 14.78% African American, 0.99% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.99% from other races
, and 1.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.79% of the population. 17.4% were of Irish
, 14.8% English
, 7.3 United States
or American, 5.7% Scots-Irish, 5.6% Subsaharan African, 5.1% German and 5.0% French
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 437 households of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples
living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.96.
25.9% of residents were under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males.
The median household income
was $34,53, and the median family income was $42,417. Males had a median income of $38,375 versus $25,040 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $17,172. About 4.6% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.9% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in New Hanover County
New Hanover County, North Carolina
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 160,307 people, 68,183 households, and 41,591 families residing in the county. The population density was 806 people per square mile . There were 79,616 housing units at an average density of 400 per square mile...
, North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 1,116 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Wilmington
Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington is a port city in and is the county seat of New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. The population is 106,476 according to the 2010 Census, making it the eighth most populous city in the state of North Carolina...
Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Planters and small farmers used slave labor to exploit the region's natural resources. The forest provided the region's major industries through the 18th and most of the 19th century: naval stores
Naval stores
Naval Stores is a broad term which originally applied to the resin-based components used in building and maintaining wooden sailing ships, a category which includes cordage, mask, turpentine, rosin, pitch and tar...
and lumber fueled the economy both before and after the American Revolution. During the Revolutionary War, the British maintained a garrison at Fort Johnson
Fort Johnson
This article is about the War of 1812 fortification:*For the community in New York, see Fort Johnson, New York*For the Revolutionary War British garrison named Fort Johnson see Wilmington, North Carolina...
near Wilmington.
Incorporation
Recently, there has been a large movement among the residents to incorporate Castle Hayne to become the "Town of Castle Hayne". The concern that the Wilmington, North CarolinaWilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington is a port city in and is the county seat of New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. The population is 106,476 according to the 2010 Census, making it the eighth most populous city in the state of North Carolina...
will encroach upon the small, but rich with local history, area has prompted the incorporation momentum since they cannot incorporate once within 5 miles of Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington is a port city in and is the county seat of New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. The population is 106,476 according to the 2010 Census, making it the eighth most populous city in the state of North Carolina...
. The recent forced annexation of Monkey Junction and proposed forced annexation of Ogden by Wilmington has led to numerous lawsuits and appeals and demonstrates the urgency of this intention. The current proposal would incorporate Castle Hayne by July 2011. A previous attempt to incorporate in 1995 did not reach a referendum. Since August 26, 2010, Castle Hayne has an interim mayor, Tom Radewicz.
Geography
Castle Hayne is located at 34°21′23"N 77°53′57"W (34.356353, -77.899126).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6 km²). 2.2 square miles (5.7 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) (1.32%) is water.
Demographics
At the 2000 censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, there were 1,116 people, 437 households and 312 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 495.9 per square mile (191.5/km²). There were 471 housing units at an average density of 209.3 per square mile (80.8/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 81.54% White, 14.78% African American, 0.99% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.99% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.79% of the population. 17.4% were of Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
, 14.8% English
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
, 7.3 United States
United States
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or American, 5.7% Scots-Irish, 5.6% Subsaharan African, 5.1% German and 5.0% French
French people
The French are a nation that share a common French culture and speak the French language as a mother tongue. Historically, the French population are descended from peoples of Celtic, Latin and Germanic origin, and are today a mixture of several ethnic groups...
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 437 households of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.96.
25.9% of residents were under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males.
The median household income
Median household income
The median household income is commonly used to generate data about geographic areas and divides households into two equal segments with the first half of households earning less than the median household income and the other half earning more...
was $34,53, and the median family income was $42,417. Males had a median income of $38,375 versus $25,040 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $17,172. About 4.6% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.9% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.