Momeyer, North Carolina

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Population in 2022: 279 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -4.1%
Males: 154  (55.4%)
Females: 125  (44.6%)
Median resident age:

41.1 years
North Carolina median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 27856.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $51,293 (it was $26,875 in 2000)
Momeyer:

$51,293
NC:

$67,481

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,359 (it was $15,429 in 2000)

Momeyer town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-768,250,051 (it was $65,400 in 2000)
Momeyer $-768,250,051
NC $280,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $112,096; detached houses: $196,285; mobile homes: $14,132

Median gross rent in 2022: $745.

March 2022 cost of living index in Momeyer: -15272.4 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 37.1%
(26.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 73.3% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Momeyer, NC (2022)
    • 30572.4%White alone
    • 10023.8%Black alone
    • 71.7%Two or more races
    • 10.2%Hispanic

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Ancestries: American (30.3%), English (21.0%), European (2.6%), German (1.9%), Irish (1.5%), French Canadian (1.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1991

Elevation: 270 feet

Land area: 1.10 square miles.

Population density: 255 people per square mile   (very low).

Momeyer, North Carolina map

1 resident is foreign born

This town:

0.2%
North Carolina:

8.3%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Momeyer town:

1.0% ($632)
North Carolina:

0.9% ($826)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rocky Mount, NC (13.6 miles , pop. 55,893).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Raleigh, NC (34.9 miles , pop. 276,093).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (320.8 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Spring Hope, NC (1.9 miles ),
Nashville, NC (2.2 miles ),
Castalia, NC (2.9 miles ),
Red Oak, NC (3.1 miles ),
Dortches, NC (3.3 miles ),
Bunn, NC (3.4 miles ),
Bailey, NC (3.6 miles ),
Rocky Mount, NC (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 35.96 N, Longitude: 78.05 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 252

Distribution of median household income in Momeyer, NC in 2022
Distribution of house value in Momeyer, NC in 2022
Momeyer satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.2%
North Carolina:

3.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +30 (+11.5%).
Most common industries in Momeyer, NC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (12.9%)
  • Health care (7.3%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.5%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (5.6%)
  • Machinery (5.6%)
  • Apparel (5.6%)
  • Public administration (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (23.6%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (12.7%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (9.1%)
  • Wood products (7.3%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (7.3%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (3.6%)
  • Machinery (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (13.0%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (11.6%)
  • Apparel (10.1%)
  • Machinery (7.2%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (7.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.2%)
Most common occupations in Momeyer, NC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Cashiers (7.3%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.9%)
  • Religious workers (9.1%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (9.1%)
  • Electricians (7.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (13.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (10.1%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (10.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.8%)
  • Accountants and auditors (5.8%)

Average climate in Momeyer, North Carolina

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Momeyer-area historical tornado activity is slightly above North Carolina state average. It is 0% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/15/1953, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.7 miles away from the Momeyer town center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 11/15/2008, a category F3 tornado 16.4 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 4 people and caused $1 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Momeyer-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Carolina state average. It is 52% 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 134.7 miles away from Momeyer center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 173.6 miles away from the city 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 112.6 miles away from Momeyer center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 125.2 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 137.2 miles away from Momeyer center
On 8/24/2011 at 00:04:36, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 ML) earthquake occurred 135.0 miles away from Momeyer 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 Nash County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 10, Storms: 3, Tornadoes: 3, Ice Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Flood: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Momeyer topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Momeyer:

  • UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE/NASHVILLE (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; NASHVILLE, NC)
  • AUTUMN CARE OF NASH (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; NASHVILLE, NC)
  • COASTAL PLAIN HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 12 miles away; ROCKY MOUNT, NC)
  • GUARDIAN CARE OF ROCKY MOUNT INC (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; ROCKY MOUNT, NC)
  • KINDRED TRANSITIONAL CARE AND REHAB-ROCKY MOUNT (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; ROCKY MOUNT, NC)
  • NASH GENERAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 12 miles away; ROCKY MOUNT, NC)
  • BMA OF ROCKY MOUNT INC (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; ROCKY MOUNT, NC)

Amtrak stations near Momeyer:

  • 15 miles: ROCKY MOUNT (101 HAMMOND ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, intercity bus service.
  • 19 miles: WILSON (401 E. NASH ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, intercity bus service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Momeyer:

  • Nash Community College (about 9 miles; Rocky Mount, NC; Full-time enrollment: 2,520)
  • Edgecombe Community College (about 28 miles; Tarboro, NC; FT enrollment: 2,058)
  • Vance-Granville Community College (about 35 miles; Henderson, NC; FT enrollment: 3,232)
  • Johnston Community College (about 36 miles; Smithfield, NC; FT enrollment: 3,657)
  • North Carolina State University at Raleigh (about 38 miles; Raleigh, NC; FT enrollment: 29,958)
  • Wayne Community College (about 40 miles; Goldsboro, NC; FT enrollment: 3,174)
  • Wake Technical Community College (about 43 miles; Raleigh, NC; FT enrollment: 16,265)

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Nash 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:

2.2 people
North Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

59.4%
Whole state:

66.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.9%
Whole state:

5.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Momeyer:

Marital status in Momeyer, NC
  • Never married: 39.2%
  • Now married: 36.4%
  • Separated: 3.9%
  • Widowed: 7.3%
  • Divorced: 13.2%

For population 25 years and over in Momeyer:

  • High school or higher: 86.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
  • Unemployed: 3.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.8
North Carolina average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Momeyer, NC (based on Nash County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant29,265116
Mainline Protestant8,32129
Catholic1,4001
Black Protestant1,16115
Other6046
None55,089-
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: 24
Nash County:

2.59 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Nash County:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 11
Nash County:

1.19 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 65
This county:

7.01 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 60
Here:

6.47 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.57 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Nash County:

11.7%
North Carolina:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

32.3%
North Carolina:

28.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

14.3%
State:

15.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

49.1%
North Carolina:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Momeyer:

45.6%
North Carolina:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Momeyer:

29.7
State:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

23.7%
North Carolina:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

14.4%
State:

10.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
North Carolina:

6.8

Overweight people:
Momeyer:

38.8%
North Carolina:

33.7%

General health condition:
This city:

54.9%
North Carolina:

55.8%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

77.1%
North Carolina:

79.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Momeyer, 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 13$3,946
Totals for Government 0$0 13$3,946

Strongest AM radio stations in Momeyer:

  • WPTF (680 AM; 50 kW; RALEIGH, NC; Owner: FIRST STATE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WGTM (590 AM; 5 kW; WILSON, NC; Owner: SPIRIT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WETC (540 AM; 8 kW; WENDELL-ZEBULON, NC; Owner: CAROLINA REGIONAL BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WFTK (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; WAKE FOREST, NC; Owner: POSITIVE RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WEED (1390 AM; 5 kW; ROCKY MOUNT, NC; Owner: NORTHSTAR BROADCATING CORPORATION)
  • WRBZ (850 AM; 10 kW; RALEIGH, NC; Owner: ALCHEMY COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP #1)
  • WNCT (1070 AM; 10 kW; GREENVILLE, NC; Owner: WNCT LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTAR (850 AM; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WRMT (1490 AM; 1 kW; ROCKY MOUNT, NC; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WTRU (830 AM; 50 kW; KERNERSVILLE, NC; Owner: TRUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCKO (1110 AM; daytime; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WORD BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WRVA (1140 AM; 50 kW; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WARR (1520 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WARRENTON, NC; Owner: QUAD DIVISIONS, INC. DBA DARENSBURG BROADCASTING)

Strongest FM radio stations in Momeyer:

  • WZAX (99.7 FM; NASHVILLE, NC; Owner: MAINQUAD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRDU (106.1 FM; WILSON, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTRG (100.7 FM; ROCKY MOUNT, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WYFL (92.5 FM; HENDERSON, NC; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WFXK (104.3 FM; TARBORO, NC; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WCPE (89.7 FM; RALEIGH, NC; Owner: EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION CORPORATION)
  • WRAL (101.5 FM; RALEIGH, NC; Owner: WRAL-FM, INC.)
  • WSAY-FM (98.5 FM; ROCKY MOUNT, NC; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WRQM (90.9 FM; ROCKY MOUNT, NC; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES UNIVERSITY OF NC AT CHAPEL HILL)
  • WRSV (92.1 FM; ROCKY MOUNT, NC; Owner: NORTHSTAR BROADCATING CORPORATION)
  • WQDR (94.7 FM; RALEIGH, NC; Owner: CAROLINA MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WERO (93.3 FM; WASHINGTON, NC; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WNCT-FM (107.9 FM; GREENVILLE, NC; Owner: WNCT LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRNS-FM (95.1 FM; KINSTON, NC; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WYMY (96.9 FM; GOLDSBORO, NC; Owner: NEW AGE COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • WBBB (96.1 FM; RALEIGH, NC; Owner: CAROLINA MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WQOK (97.5 FM; SOUTH BOSTON, VA; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WAJC (90.5 FM; WILSON, NC; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WWMY (102.9 FM; RALEIGH, NC; Owner: WWND, L.L.C.)
  • WHLQ (102.5 FM; LOUISBURG, NC; Owner: NEW CENTURY MEDIA GROUP, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Momeyer:

  • WRAY-TV (Channel 30; WILSON, NC; Owner: WRAY, INC.)
  • WRPX (Channel 47; ROCKY MOUNT, NC; Owner: PAXSON RALEIGH LICENSE, INC.)
  • WRAL-TV (Channel 5; RALEIGH, NC; Owner: CAPITOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WTVD (Channel 11; DURHAM, NC; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WNCN (Channel 17; GOLDSBORO, NC; Owner: OUTLET BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLFL (Channel 22; RALEIGH, NC; Owner: WLFL LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WRDC (Channel 28; DURHAM, NC; Owner: RALEIGH (WRDC-TV) LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WUNP-TV (Channel 36; ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • WITN-TV (Channel 7; WASHINGTON, NC; Owner: WITN LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WRAZ (Channel 50; RALEIGH, NC; Owner: WRAZ-TV, INC.)
  • WNCT-TV (Channel 9; GREENVILLE, NC; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WHIG-LP (Channel 57; ROCKY MOUNT, NC; Owner: ACTION COMMUNITY TELEVISION, INC.)
  • W66DK (Channel 66; ROCKY MOUNT, NC; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WNCR-LP (Channel 20; WILSON, NC; Owner: ON THE MAP, INC.)
  • WUNK-TV (Channel 25; GREENVILLE, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)

Momeyer fatal accident list:

Jun 7, 2016 06:00 AM, Us-64 Alt, Lat: 35.961008, Lon: -78.054039, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 115ft / 34.7mTotal length
  • 83,430Total average daily traffic
  • 11,149Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Momeyer, NC - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 101970-1979
  • 21990-1999
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Momeyer, NC
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Momeyer, NC
  • 58.2%Electricity
  • 38.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.0%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Momeyer, NC
  • 64.0%Electricity
  • 36.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Momeyer compared to North Carolina state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above 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 above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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