Cerro Gordo, North Carolina

Cerro Gordo: town of the United States

About

Cerro Gordo is a town located in the county of Columbus in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 207 and a population density of 102 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 195 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Cerro Gordo

Population 195 (2020)
Country United States of America
State North Carolina (United States)
County Columbus County
Postal code 28430
Plate code 910
Phone Area Codes 910
Area 2.04 km2
Latitude & Longitude 34.3221,-78.9264
Altitude 89 feet / 27 meters
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 22:51:35 (19th April 2026)
Density 96 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -6.15% (2010-2020)
Weather 83℉ Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather

Geography

Cerro Gordo is located at 34°19'20"N 78°55'35"W (34.3221100, -78.9264200).

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Weather

83°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
6 to 14 mph W Sunday

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Cerro Gordo decreased by 6.15% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 207 - census
2011 211 1.9% estimation process
2012 210 -0.48% estimation process
2013 206 -1.94% estimation process
2014 205 -0.49% estimation process
2015 203 -0.99% estimation process
2016 201 -1% estimation process
2017 199 -1.01% estimation process
2018 198 -0.51% estimation process
2019 195 -1.54% estimation process
2020 195 0% estimation process
Cerro Gordo zip code is 28430. County name: Columbus, County fips: 37047

Services and Civic Places in Cerro Gordo

1Cerro Gordo Town Hall

Rating: 5 (2)

30 Cherry St, Cerro Gordo, NC 28430 View details

Phone: +19106545387

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Cerro Gordo, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
199722 Southeastern Community College Whiteville (NC) 28472-5422

Nearby Transit Stations (7)

Rail and bus stations connected to Cerro Gordo, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
DIL Dillon 100 North Railroad Avenue RAIL
FLO Florence 805 East Day Street RAIL
FAY Fayetteville 472 Hay Street RAIL
HAM Hamlet West Main St. and North Bridges St. RAIL
WMN Wilmington, NC 505 Cando St BUS

Closest post offices linked to Cerro Gordo.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Cerro Gord Post Office Cerro Gordo (NC) 28430

Other places with the same name (2)

Other cities in Columbus County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Columbus County , NC.

City Name Population Title
Whiteville 5,242 City in North Carolina
Tabor City 3,893 Town of the United States
Pine Level 2,080 Human settlement in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States of America
Chadbourn 1,699 City in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Lake Waccamaw 1,392 Town in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States
Broadway 1,295 Town in North Carolina, United States
Brunswick 996 Town in North Carolina
Fair Bluff 879 Town in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States
Bolton 632 Town in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States
Sandyfield 415 Human settlement in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Boardman 152 Human settlement in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America