Como, North Carolina
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Como is a town located in Hertford County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 78.
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Geography
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Location of Como, North Carolina
Como is located at 36°29'60" North, 77°0'53" West (36.499873, -77.014601)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 8.7 km² (3.4 mi²). 8.7 km² (3.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.30% is water.
History
The town is notable for being the birthplace of Richard Gatling, inventor of the machine gun. The church he attended, Buckhorn Baptist Church, is still active today.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 78 people, 35 households, and 22 families residing in the town. The population density is 9.0/km² (23.3/mi²). There are 44 housing units at an average density of 5.1/km² (13.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 83.33% White, 16.67% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 35 households out of which 20.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% are married couples living together, 8.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% are non-families. 31.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 20.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.23 and the average family size is 2.78.
In the town the population is spread out with 17.9% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 20.5% from 25 to 44, 38.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 46 years. For every 100 females there are 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $31,250, and the median income for a family is $45,417. Males have a median income of $26,250 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the town is $15,769. 3.5% of the population and 0.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 15.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.