Cove City, North Carolina
Cove City: Human settlement in Craven County, North Carolina, United States of America
About
Cove City is a city located in the county of Craven in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 399 and a population density of 242 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 387 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Cove City
| Population : | 387 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Craven County |
| Postal code : | 28523 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 252 |
| Area : | 1.65 km2 |
| Altitude : | 46 feet / 14 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 08:02:30 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 234 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.1% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Cove City is located at 35°11'15"N 77°19'15"W (35.1873800, -77.3207900).
Cove City map
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Cove City decreased by 3.1% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 399 | - | census |
| 2011 | 402 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 402 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 398 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 397 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 393 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 391 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 389 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 389 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 388 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 387 | -0.26% | estimation process |
Other Places in Cove City
1 Cove City Town Hall
204 S Main St, Cove City, NC 28523 ➦ Show Map
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Schools in Cove City
College & universities near Cove City, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198367 | Craven Community College | New Bern (NC) | 28562-4900 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Cove City, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNC | Kinston, NC | 101 East New Bern Road | BUS |
| NBR | New Bern, NC | 203 South Front Street | BUS |
| GRN | Greenville, NC | Second and Reade Streets | BUS |
| HVL | Havelock, NC | 201 Tourist Center Drive | BUS |
| JNC | Jacksonville, NC | 850 New Bridge Street | BUS |
Post offices near Cove City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cove City Post Office | Cove City (NC) | 28523 |
Other cities in Craven County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Craven County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New Bern | 29,940 | City in and county seat of Craven County, North Carolina |
| Havelock | 19,593 | City in Craven County, North Carolina, United States |
| James City | 5,899 | Census designated place |
| Trent Woods | 3,991 | City in Craven County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Brices Creek | 3,073 | Township in Craven County, North Carolina |
| River Bend | 3,006 | City in Craven County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Fairfield Harbour | 2,952 | Census-designated place in Craven County, North Carolina |
| Neuse Forest | 2,005 | Township in Craven County, North Carolina |
| Spring Hope | 1,319 | Human settlement in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Vanceboro | 955 | Human settlement in Craven County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Bridgeton | 444 | Town in Craven County, North Carolina, United States |
