Tyrrell County, North Carolina
Tyrrell County: County in North Carolina, United States
About
Tyrrell County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 4,407 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 3,774 inhabitants. Its county seat is Columbia. The county was created 295 years ago in 1728.
Quick Facts about Tyrrell County
| Population : | 3,774 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| Area : | 1555 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 35% |
| Land as percent of area : | 65% |
| Named for : | John Tyrrell |
| Altitude : | 3 feet / 1 meters |
| Capital : | Columbia |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1729 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 06:48:13 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -16.77% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Tyrrell County is located at 35°52'13"N 76°10'12"W (35.8701800, -76.1700500). It has 7 neighbors: Camden County, Currituck County, Dare County, Hyde County, Pasquotank County, Perquimans County and Washington County.
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The largest city of Tyrrell County is Columbia with a population of 752. . See all Tyrrell County cities & populated places.
Tyrrell County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tyrrell County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 752 | Human settlement in Tyrrell County, North Carolina, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Tyrrell County
Tyrrell County has 7 neighbours.
- Camden County county in North Carolina, United States
- Currituck County county in North Carolina, United States
- Dare County county in North Carolina, United States
- Hyde County county in North Carolina, United States
- Pasquotank County county in North Carolina, United States
- Perquimans County county in North Carolina, United States
- Washington County county in North Carolina, United States
- Columbia
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Tyrrell County decreased by 16.77% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,407 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,337 | -1.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,122 | -5.22% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,104 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,120 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,139 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,024 | -2.86% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,180 | 3.73% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,115 | -1.58% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,016 | -2.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,774 | -6.41% | estimation process |
People born in Tyrrell County (3)
People born in Tyrrell County, including general J. Johnston Pettigrew, United States federal judge Isaac Melson Meekins, physician Edward Warren, .
List
North Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County | 1,132,271 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Mecklenburg County | 1,128,945 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Charlotte | 900,350 | The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area. |
| Guilford County | 540,521 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Raleigh | 474,414 | The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education. |
| Forsyth County | 383,843 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| West Raleigh | 338,759 | A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina. |
| Cumberland County | 336,364 | County in Maine, United States |
| Durham County | 327,306 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Greensboro | 297,878 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area. |
| Durham | 285,897 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. |
| Buncombe County | 263,477 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Winston-Salem | 248,112 | The fifth most populous city in North Carolina. |
| Union County | 244,562 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| New Hanover County | 236,613 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Gaston County | 226,568 | County in North Carolina, United States |
