Edenton, North Carolina
Edenton: Town in Chowan County, North Carolina, United States
About
Edenton is a town located in the county of Chowan in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,004 and a population density of 347 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,567 inhabitants.
The town was created 302 years ago in 1721.
Quick Facts about Edenton
Population : | 4,567 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | North Carolina (United States) |
County : | Chowan County |
Postal code : | 27932 |
Phone Area Codes : | 252 |
Area : | 14.42 km2 |
Altitude : | 13 feet / 4 meters |
Capital city : | Edenton is capital of Chowan County, Province of North Carolina |
Establishment : | January 01, 1722 (302 years ago) |
Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
Local time : | 06:01:33 (5th November 2024) |
Density : | 317 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -9.57% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Edenton is located at 36°3'29"N 76°36'28"W (36.0579400, -76.6077200).
Edenton map
- Official Website
Official website of Edenton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Edenton decreased by 9.57% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 5,004 | - | census |
2011 | 4,985 | -0.38% | estimation process |
2012 | 4,930 | -1.12% | estimation process |
2013 | 4,911 | -0.39% | estimation process |
2014 | 4,832 | -1.63% | estimation process |
2015 | 4,742 | -1.9% | estimation process |
2016 | 4,732 | -0.21% | estimation process |
2017 | 4,664 | -1.46% | estimation process |
2018 | 4,663 | -0.02% | estimation process |
2019 | 4,614 | -1.06% | estimation process |
2020 | 4,567 | -1.03% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Edenton
1 The 1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse
7 Dock St, Edenton, NC 27932, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Penelope Barker House Welcome Center
505 S Broad St, Edenton, NC 27932, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Queen Anne Park
210 E Water St, Edenton, NC 27932, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Colonial Waterfront Park
510 S Broad St, Edenton, NC 27932, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Historic Edenton State Historic Site
108 N Broad St, Edenton, NC 27932, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Edenton
1 Burger King
230 Virginia Rd, Edenton, NC 27932, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Subway
300 J Virginia Blvd, Edenton, NC 27932, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Edenton
1 Hampton Inn Edenton
115 Hampton Dr, Edenton, NC 27932, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Edenton
1 Town of Edenton: Municipal Offices
400 S Broad St, Edenton, NC 27932 ➦ Show Map
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2 Edenton Collection & Billing
400 S Broad St, Edenton, NC 27932 ➦ Show Map
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3 Edenton Electric Department
105 W Freemason St, Edenton, NC 27932 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Edenton (18)
People born in Edenton, including politician, 31st Governor of Ohio William Allen, slave, writer, and abolitionist Harriet Jacobs, marine corps general Charles E. Wilhelm, .
List
- John Manning, Jr. (American politician (1830-1899)) he was born in 30/07/1830
- Samuel Tredwell Sawyer (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1800
- Alfred Moore Gatlin (American politician) he was born in 20/04/1790
- Chris Perry (professional golfer) he was born in 27/09/1961
- Zack Valentine (American football player) he was born in 29/05/1957
- Robert Brown (Player of American football, born 1960) he was born in 21/05/1960
- Wes Chesson (American football player) he was born in 15/01/1949
- Yvonne B. Miller (American politician) she was born in 04/07/1934
- Penelope Barker (American revolution activist) she was born in 17/06/1728
- Big Daddy Wilson he was born in 19/08/1960
- Jesse Gonzalez (Mexican association football player) he was born in 25/05/1995
- William Augustus Blount Norcom (American physician) he was born in 13/05/1836
- Louisa Matilda Jacobs (American abolitionist and educator) she was born in 01/01/1833
- Ed Goodwin (American politician from North Carolina) he was born in 04/09/1952
- Richard Dillard Dixon (judge in the Nuremberg war crime trials) he was born in 05/10/1888
Schools in Edenton
College & universities near Edenton, NC
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
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198507 | Elizabeth City State University | Elizabeth City (NC) | 27909 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Edenton, NC
Code | Name | Address | Type |
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GRN | Greenville, NC | Second and Reade Streets | BUS |
NFK | Norfolk | 215 W York Street | BUS |
VAB | Virginia Beach, Virginia | 19th St. and Pacific Ave. | BUS |
NPN | Newport News station | 9304 Warwick Boulevard | RAIL |
RMT | Rocky Mount | 101 Hammond Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Edenton
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
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Edenton Post Office | Edenton (NC) | 27932 |
Distance to Other Cities
Edenton distances to largest North Carolina cities