Pollocksville, North Carolina

Pollocksville is a town in Jones County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 311 at the 2010 census. It is part of the New Bern, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.HistoryThe town has the name of Thomas Pollock, a local landowner.The Bryan-Bell Farm, Foscue and Simmons Plantations, Foscue Plantation House, Bryan Lavender House, and Sanderson House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.GeographyPollocksville is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.3sqmi, all of it land.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 269 people, 126 households, and 76 families residing in the town. The population density was 852.8 people per square mile (324.6/km²). There were 153 housing units at an average density of 485.1/sq mi (184.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 79.55% White, 20.07% African American, and 0.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.74% of the population.