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Askewville, North Carolina

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Population in 2022: 176 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -2.2%
Males: 84  (47.9%)
Females: 92  (52.1%)
Median resident age:

50.9 years
North Carolina median age:

39.2 years

Zip code: 27983

Estimated median household income in 2022: $49,704 (it was $38,333 in 2000)
Askewville:

$49,704
NC:

$67,481

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,831 (it was $18,184 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-796,367,248 (it was $56,800 in 2000)
Askewville:  $-796,367,248
NC:  $280,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $238,798; detached houses: $249,968; mobile homes: $147,960

Median gross rent in 2022: $666.

March 2022 cost of living index in Askewville: -13612.9 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 15.8%
(15.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 50.0% for two or more races residents)

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Ancestries: English (38.0%), American (37.2%), Italian (2.3%), French (1.5%), Irish (1.5%), Scottish (1.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 62 feet

Land area: 0.59 square miles.

Population density: 298 people per square mile   (very low).

Askewville, North Carolina map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Askewville town:

0.8% ($440)
North Carolina:

0.9% ($826)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Greenville, NC (42.9 miles , pop. 60,476).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Norfolk, VA (65.5 miles , pop. 234,403).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (285.9 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Powellsville, NC (2.8 miles ),
Windsor, NC (2.8 miles ),
Colerain, NC (3.4 miles ),
Ahoskie, NC (3.5 miles ),
Aulander, NC (3.5 miles ),
Lewiston Woodville, NC (3.7 miles ),
Harrellsville, NC (4.0 miles),
Kelford, NC (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 36.11 N, Longitude: 76.94 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 252

Distribution of median household income in Askewville, NC in 2022
Distribution of house value in Askewville, NC in 2022

Askewville satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.2%
North Carolina:

3.2%
Most common industries in Askewville, NC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (19.8%)
  • Health care (13.9%)
  • Public administration (12.9%)
  • Construction (11.9%)
  • Educational services (11.9%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (26.8%)
  • Construction (21.4%)
  • Public administration (14.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.1%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (7.1%)
  • Food (5.4%)
  • Educational services (5.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (31.1%)
  • Educational services (20.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.1%)
  • Public administration (11.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.7%)
  • Social assistance (6.7%)
Most common occupations in Askewville, NC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.9%)
  • Registered nurses (6.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.0%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.7%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (8.9%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.9%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (8.9%)
  • Religious workers (7.1%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (17.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (17.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (15.6%)
  • Registered nurses (15.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (11.1%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (8.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)

Average climate in Askewville, North Carolina

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Askewville, North Carolina average temperatures Askewville, North Carolina average precipitation Askewville, North Carolina humidity Askewville, North Carolina wind speed Askewville, North Carolina snowfall Askewville, North Carolina sunshine Askewville, North Carolina clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 33.8. This is significantly better than average.

City:

33.8
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.295. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.295
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 26.9. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 21.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

26.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 9.42. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 21.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.42
U.S.:

19.21
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2015 was 7.05. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.05
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Askewville-area historical tornado activity is slightly above North Carolina state average. It is 2% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/8/1957, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.5 miles away from the Askewville town center injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 3/28/1984, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 33.3 miles away from the town center killed 16 people and injured 153 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Askewville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Carolina state average. It is 61% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 135.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 232.9 miles away from Askewville center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 115.0 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 131.6 miles away from the city center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 138.9 miles away from Askewville center
On 8/24/2011 at 00:04:36, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 ML) earthquake occurred 136.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Bertie County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 14, Storms: 3, Floods: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Askewville topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Askewville:

  • UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEMS HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; WINDSOR, NC)
  • BRIAN CENTER HLTH AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; WINDSOR, NC)
  • BERTIE COUNTY HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; WINDSOR, NC)
  • THREE RIVERS HEALTH AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; WINDSOR, NC)
  • KINDRED TRANSITIONAL CARE AND REHAB-AHOSKIE (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; AHOSKIE, NC)
  • UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEMS HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE (Hospital, about 13 miles away; AHOSKIE, NC)
  • VIDANT ROANOKE CHOWAN HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; AHOSKIE, NC)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Askewville:

  • Edgecombe Community College (about 39 miles; Tarboro, NC; Full-time enrollment: 2,058)
  • Elizabeth City State University (about 43 miles; Elizabeth City, NC; FT enrollment: 2,803)
  • East Carolina University (about 43 miles; Greenville, NC; FT enrollment: 23,943)
  • Pitt Community College (about 47 miles; Winterville, NC; FT enrollment: 7,026)
  • Nash Community College (about 55 miles; Rocky Mount, NC; FT enrollment: 2,520)
  • Tidewater Community College (about 63 miles; Norfolk, VA; FT enrollment: 20,975)
  • Regent University (about 64 miles; Virginia Beach, VA; FT enrollment: 3,429)

Points of interest:

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Church in Askewville: Bethel Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Bertie County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
North Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

75.0%
Whole state:

66.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

2.0%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Askewville (2011 data):

  • Southern Bank and Trust Company: Askewville Branch at 104 West Askewville Street, branch established on 1988/03/17. Info updated 2011/09/26: Bank assets: $2,039.8 mil, Deposits: $1,658.5 mil, headquarters in Mount Olive, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 66 total offices, Holding Company: Southern Bancshares (N.C.), Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Askewville:

Marital status in Askewville, NC
  • Never married: 18.9%
  • Now married: 57.4%
  • Separated: 3.8%
  • Widowed: 18.2%
  • Divorced: 1.7%

For population 25 years and over in Askewville:

  • High school or higher: 90.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.6%
  • Unemployed: 1.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 43.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.3
North Carolina average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Askewville, NC (based on Bertie County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5,94032
Black Protestant1,3609
Mainline Protestant6159
Catholic761
Other241
None13,267-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 9
Bertie County:

4.63 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
Bertie County:

5.66 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Here:

3.08 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.57 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

14.0%
North Carolina:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Bertie County:

37.0%
North Carolina:

28.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

16.4%
State:

15.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Askewville:

43.5%
State:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

36.0%
North Carolina:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.6
State:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
Askewville:

33.9%
State:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

11.5%
North Carolina:

10.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Askewville:

40.5%
State:

33.7%

General health condition:
Here:

47.1%
State:

55.8%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

75.5%
State:

79.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Askewville, NC Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$2,518
Totals for Government 0$0 5$2,518

Askewville government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $81,000 ($460.23)
    Water Utilities: $75,000 ($426.14)
    Regular Highways: $27,000 ($153.41)
    Central Staff Services: $22,000 ($125.00)
    Solid Waste Management: $10,000 ($56.82)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($11.36)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($11.36)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($22.73)
    Sewerage: $2,000 ($11.36)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $21,000 ($119.32)

Askewville government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $30,000 ($170.45)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($5.68)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $32,000 ($181.82)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $21,000 ($119.32)
    Highways: $8,000 ($45.45)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $23,000 ($130.68)
    Property: $19,000 ($107.95)

Askewville government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $182,000 ($1034.09)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $37,000 ($210.23)

Strongest AM radio stations in Askewville:

  • WTAR (850 AM; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WCKO (1110 AM; daytime; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WORD BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WBTE (990 AM; 1 kW; WINDSOR, NC; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WJPI (1470 AM; 5 kW; PLYMOUTH, NC; Owner: FREE TEMPLE MINISTRIES INC..)
  • WPTF (680 AM; 50 kW; RALEIGH, NC; Owner: FIRST STATE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WRJR (670 AM; 20 kW; CLAREMONT, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE-PORTSMOUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRVA (1140 AM; 50 kW; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WYAL (1280 AM; daytime; 5 kW; SCOTLAND NECK, NC)
  • WNCT (1070 AM; 10 kW; GREENVILLE, NC; Owner: WNCT LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WFTK (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; WAKE FOREST, NC; Owner: POSITIVE RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WGH (1310 AM; 20 kW; NEWPORT NEWS, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE BAY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WIAM (900 AM; 1 kW; WILLIAMSTON, NC; Owner: LIFELINE MINISTRIES, INC)
  • WPMH (1010 AM; 10 kW; PORTSMOUTH, VA; Owner: ABC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Askewville:

  • WURB (97.7 FM; WINDSOR, NC; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKJX (96.7 FM; ELIZABETH CITY, NC; Owner: EAST CAROLINA RADIO OF ELIZABETH CITY, INC.)
  • WCBZ (103.7 FM; WILLIAMSTON, NC; Owner: ABG NORTH CAROLINA, LLC)
  • WBXB (100.1 FM; EDENTON, NC; Owner: EDENTON CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WBKU (91.7 FM; AHSOKIE, NC; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WIAM-FM (98.9 FM; WINDSOR, NC; Owner: LIFELINE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WTRG (100.7 FM; ROCKY MOUNT, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQDK (99.3 FM; AHOSKIE, NC; Owner: MAX MEDIA OF THE CAROLINAS LLC)
  • WAFX (106.9 FM; SUFFOLK, VA; Owner: TIDEWATER COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WERO (93.3 FM; WASHINGTON, NC; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WKOC (93.7 FM; CHESAPEAKE, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WNCT-FM (107.9 FM; GREENVILLE, NC; Owner: WNCT LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRSF (105.7 FM; COLUMBIA, NC; Owner: EAST CAROLINA RADIO, INC.)
  • WERX-FM (102.5 FM; COLUMBIA, NC; Owner: LAWRENCE LOESCH & MARGARET LOESCH)
  • WPNC-FM (95.9 FM; PLYMOUTH, NC; Owner: DURLYN BROADCASTING, CO.)
  • WKTC (95.5 FM; PINETOPS, NC; Owner: WEQQ, INC.)
  • WDLZ (98.3 FM; MURFREESBORO, NC; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Askewville:

  • WUND-TV (Channel 2; COLUMBIA, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • WFTB-LP (Channel 55; WILLIAMSTON, ETC., NC; Owner: FREE TEMPLE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WITN-TV (Channel 7; WASHINGTON, NC; Owner: WITN LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WNCT-TV (Channel 9; GREENVILLE, NC; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Askewville fatal accident list:

Feb 15, 1982 09:00 PM, 1304, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 36ft / 11.4mTotal length
  • 9,630Total average daily traffic
  • 722Total average daily truck traffic
  • 19,260Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Askewville, NC
  • 50.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 50.0%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Askewville, NC
  • 90.9%Electricity
  • 9.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Askewville compared to North Carolina state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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