| 词条 | La Grange, North Carolina |
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|official_name = La Grange, North Carolina |settlement_type = Town |nickname = |motto = |named_for = Château de la Grange-Bléneau |image_skyline = |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |image_seal = |image_map = NCMap-doton-LaGrange.PNG |mapsize = 250x200px |map_caption = Location of La Grange, North Carolina |image_map1 = |mapsize1 = |map_caption1 = |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name = United States |subdivision_type1 = State |subdivision_name1 = North Carolina |subdivision_type2 = County |subdivision_name2 = Lenoir |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |leader_title1 = |leader_name1 = |established_title = |established_date = |unit_pref = Imperial |area_footnotes = |area_magnitude = |area_total_km2 = 5.9 |area_land_km2 = 5.9 |area_water_km2 = 0.0 |area_total_sq_mi = 2.3 |area_land_sq_mi = 2.3 |area_water_sq_mi = 0.0 |population_as_of = 2010 |population_footnotes = |population_total = 2873 |population_density_km2 = auto |population_density_sq_mi = auto |timezone = Eastern (EST) |utc_offset = -5 |timezone_DST = EDT |utc_offset_DST = -4 |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = 33 |elevation_ft = 108 |coordinates = {{coord|35|18|31|N|77|47|32|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}} |postal_code_type = ZIP code |postal_code = 28551 |area_code = 252 |blank_name = FIPS code |blank_info = 37-36400[1] |blank1_name = GNIS feature ID |blank1_info = 0988067[2] |website = www.lagrangenc.com |footnotes = |pop_est_as_of = 2016 |pop_est_footnotes = [3] |population_est = 2682 }} La Grange (often spelled LaGrange or Lagrange) is a town in Lenoir County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,873 based on the 2010 census.[3] La Grange is located in North Carolina's Inner Banks region. GeographyLa Grange is located at {{coord|35|18|31|N|77|47|32|W|type:city}} (35.308583, -77.792118).[4] According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of {{convert|2.3|sqmi|km2}}, of which, {{convert|2.3|sqmi|km2}} of it is land and 0.44% is water. HistoryLa Grange was named for the French estate of the Marquis de Lafayette, the Château de la Grange-Bléneau.[5][6] The Herring House, La Grange Presbyterian Church, and LaGrange Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[7] Demographics{{US Census population|1880= 522 |1890= 775 |1900= 853 |1910= 1007 |1920= 1399 |1930= 1500 |1940= 1647 |1950= 1852 |1960= 2133 |1970= 2679 |1980= 3147 |1990= 2805 |2000= 2844 |2010= 2873 |estyear=2016 |estimate=2682 |estref=[8] |footnote=U.S. Decennial Census[9] }} As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 2,844 people, 1,211 households, and 768 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,256.4 people per square mile (485.9/km²). There were 1,330 housing units at an average density of 587.6 per square mile (227.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 42.86% White, 55.03% African American, 0.35% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.91% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.30% of the population. There were 1,211 households out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.5% were married couples living together, 19.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.00. In the town, the population was spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.3 males. The median income for a household in the town was $28,304, and the median income for a family was $38,068. Males had a median income of $26,581 versus $20,212 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,436. About 14.4% of families and 19.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.6% of those under age 18 and 15.0% of those age 65 or over. EducationSchoolsLa Grange is served by three Public schools which are operated by the Lenoir County Public School system. They include North Lenoir High School, E.B. Frink Middle School and La Grange Elementary School. Higher education is provided through a local branch of Lenoir Community College. LibraryThe Neuse Regional Library system is headquartered in Kinston and operates a branch in La Grange.[10] TransportationPassenger
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Local eventsThe Garden Spot Festival is a yearly event that occurs between September 7–9. The event includes live bands, food, and artistic performances.[11] Notable people
References1. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=January 31, 2008|title=American FactFinder}} 2. ^{{cite web|url=http://geonames.usgs.gov|accessdate=January 31, 2008|title=US Board on Geographic Names|publisher=United States Geological Survey|date=October 25, 2007}} 3. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/north-carolina/la-grange|title=La Grange, North Carolina - City Information, Fast Facts, Schools, Colleges, and More|website=www.citytowninfo.com|access-date=March 14, 2018}} 4. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}} 5. ^{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=9V1IAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA179#v=onepage&q&f=false | title=The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States | publisher=Government Printing Office | author=Gannett, Henry | year=1905 | pages=179}} 6. ^La Grange, North Carolina NC, town profile (Lenoir County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk 7. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.hpo.dcr.state.nc.us/nrlist.htm|title=National Register Listings in North Carolina|last=Southern|first=Michael T.|website=www.hpo.dcr.state.nc.us|access-date=March 14, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080315174008/http://www.hpo.dcr.state.nc.us/nrlist.htm|archive-date=March 15, 2008|dead-url=yes}} 8. ^1 {{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}} 9. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}} 10. ^Branch Libraries of the Neuse Regional Library System {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080319003154/http://www.neuselibrary.org/branches/branches.html |date=March 19, 2008 }} 11. ^Garden Spot Festival - La Grange, NC{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} 12. ^Top 40 Hits, Joel Whitburn, {{ISBN|0-8230-8280-6}} 13. ^{{cite web|title=Sam Shepherd bio, stats, and results|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/sh/sam-shepherd-1.html|publisher=Sports Reference|accessdate=May 24, 2012}} External links
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