Vandemere, North Carolina facts for kids
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Vandemere, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Pamlico |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.63 sq mi (4.23 km2) |
| • Land | 1.52 sq mi (3.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (0.9 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 246 |
| • Density | 161.63/sq mi (62.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28587
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-69720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406790 |
Vandemere is a town in Pamlico County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town population was 254. It is part of the New Bern, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2), of which 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (7.41%) is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 90 | — | |
| 1900 | 169 | 87.8% | |
| 1910 | 296 | 75.1% | |
| 1920 | 308 | 4.1% | |
| 1930 | 360 | 16.9% | |
| 1940 | 436 | 21.1% | |
| 1950 | 475 | 8.9% | |
| 1960 | 452 | −4.8% | |
| 1970 | 379 | −16.2% | |
| 1980 | 335 | −11.6% | |
| 1990 | 299 | −10.7% | |
| 2000 | 289 | −3.3% | |
| 2010 | 254 | −12.1% | |
| 2020 | 246 | −3.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 105 | 42.68% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 125 | 50.81% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.41% |
| Asian | 3 | 1.22% |
| Other/Mixed | 12 | 4.88% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 246 people, 102 households, and 70 families residing in the town.
History
Vandemere is situated on a point where Vandemere Creek flows into the Bay River. It was incorporated in 1874 and was the county seat from 1872 (when Pamlico County was formed) to 1876.
Many of the descendants of the first colonists in North Carolina are still living in Vandemere today and many of the names live on, both in the names of the people and the places.
In 1699, a treaty was forged between the English Crown and the "Bay River Indians". Early settlers came from England, but there are also reports of French Huguenots and others including Dutch and Flemish.
By the 18th century, there are written records of some European habitation in the Vandemere area. Records show that there was a Native American people who lived "at the head of Vandemore's Creek." These early records show various spellings of the name of Vandemere, most showing Dutch or Flemish origin.
As early as 1679, there are records showing a "Tho. Vandermoller" being witness to a will, and in 1882 a land grant record that refers to ""Jno. Vandemore."
Recent events
On August 27, 2011, there was a devastating flood caused by Hurricane Irene, demolishing just over 100 homes. Local contractors aided the attempt to repair, and in some cases, even build new houses. Officials have upped the standards on flood regulations, requiring such items as higher outlets and raised houses.
See also
In Spanish: Vandemere para niños
