Cross Roads township, North Carolina
Cross Roads township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Cross Roads township is a geographic entity located in Wilson County, North Carolina. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,783. The land area covers 28.26 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,783 | ±426 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 36.3 yrs | ±3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,355 | ±144 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,490 | ±135 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,355 | ±144 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 135 | ±86 |
| Median Home Value | $159,200 | ±$43,372 |
| Median Gross Rent | $997 | ±$163 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $64,797 | ±$5,290 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,010 | ±$4,139 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.2% | ±6.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 534 | ±246 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | ±3.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,512 | ±223 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91% | ±6.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 79,958 (2024)
ID: 131691
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ASST COUNTY MGR
PO BOX 1728, WILSON NC 27894-1728
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Wilson, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Bailey, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Wilson, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Pikeville, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Wilson, NC | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | Wilson, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Elm City, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Wilson, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Wilson, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Wilson, NC |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Barton College
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College | 8.5 mi away | 200 E. ACC Drive, Wilson, NC, 27893-7000 |
2523996300
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LUCAMA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 0.3 mi away | 103 E SPRING ST, LUCAMA, NC, 27851 |
(252) 239-0046
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Wilson Community College
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College | 9.0 mi away | 902 Herring Ave, Wilson, NC, 27893 |
2522911195
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BLACK CREEK BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 103 CENTRAL AVE, BLACK CREEK, NC, 27813 |
(252) 237-5355
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Wayne Community College
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College | 17.0 mi away | 3000 Wayne Memorial Dr, Goldsboro, NC, 27534 |
9197355151
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EAST BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 1006-C WARD BLVD, WILSON, NC, 27893 |
(252) 237-5355
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Johnston Community College
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College | 20.4 mi away | 245 College Road, Smithfield, NC, 27577-2350 |
9199343051
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KENLY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 205 EDGERTON ST, KENLY, NC, 27542 |
(919) 284-4217
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Nash Community College
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College | 24.0 mi away | 522 N. Old Carriage Road, Rocky Mount, NC, 27804 |
2524434011
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NORTHERN WAYNE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.5 mi away | 609 S. WILSON ST, FREMONT, NC, 27830 |
(919) 705-1892
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WILSON 3 SW, NC US, located 5.2 miles from Cross Roads township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52.1° | 32.7° | 42.4° | 3.75" | 0.8" |
| February | 55.4° | 34.3° | 44.8° | 3.04" | 0.4" |
| March | 62.9° | 40.4° | 51.6° | 4.16" | 0.1" |
| April | 72.5° | 49.2° | 60.8° | 3.88" | 0.0" |
| May | 79.7° | 58.3° | 69.0° | 3.92" | 0.0" |
| June | 86.8° | 66.9° | 76.8° | 4.14" | 0.0" |
| July | 90.2° | 71.1° | 80.6° | 5.75" | 0.0" |
| August | 88.2° | 69.7° | 79.0° | 5.33" | 0.0" |
| September | 82.7° | 64.0° | 73.4° | 6.08" | 0.0" |
| October | 73.4° | 51.6° | 62.5° | 3.36" | 0.0" |
| November | 63.5° | 41.1° | 52.3° | 3.29" | 0.0" |
| December | 55.5° | 35.4° | 45.5° | 3.60" | 0.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucama town | Town | 0.4 mi | — |
| Black Creek town | Town | 4.6 mi | — |
| Kenly town | Town | 7.0 mi | — |
| Fremont town | Town | 7.2 mi | — |
| Wilson city | City | 7.7 mi | — |
| Sims town | Town | 8.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3719590840. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.