Creswell, North Carolina
Creswell: human settlement in Washington County, North Carolina, United States of America
About
Creswell is a city located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 276 and a population density of 188 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 232 inhabitants.
The city was created 152 years ago in 1873.
Quick Facts about Creswell
| Population | 232 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Washington County |
| Postal code | 27928 |
| Phone Area Codes | 252 |
| Area | 1.47 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.8704,-76.3922 |
| Altitude | 7 feet / 2, 5 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1874 (152 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 15:47:49 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 158 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -18.97% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Creswell is located at 35°52'14"N 76°23'32"W (35.8704400, -76.3921600).
Creswell map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Creswell decreased by 18.97% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 276 | - | census |
| 2011 | 264 | -4.55% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 259 | -1.93% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 258 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 254 | -1.57% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 249 | -2.01% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 246 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 241 | -2.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 238 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 234 | -1.71% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 232 | -0.86% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Creswell
1Pettigrew State Park
2252 Lake Shore Rd, Creswell, NC 27928, United States View details
Phone: +12527974475 | Website available
2Somerset Place State Historic Site
2572 Lake Shore Rd, Creswell, NC 27928, United States View details
Phone: +12523796020 | Website available
3Pettigrew State Park Campground
4400 Thirty Foot Canal Rd, Creswell, NC 27928, United States View details
Phone: +12527974475 | Website available
4Davenport Homestead
27928, Creswell, NC 27928, United States View details
Services and Civic Places in Creswell
1Forest Service
14082 NC-94, Creswell, NC 27928, United States View details
Phone: +12527974722 | Website available
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Creswell, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198507 | Elizabeth City State University | Elizabeth City (NC) | 27909 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Creswell, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRN | Greenville, NC | Second and Reade Streets | BUS |
| NBR | New Bern, NC | 203 South Front Street | BUS |
| NFK | Norfolk | 215 W York Street | BUS |
| VAB | Virginia Beach, Virginia | 19th St. and Pacific Ave. | BUS |
| HVL | Havelock, NC | 201 Tourist Center Drive | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Creswell.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Creswell Post Office | Creswell (NC) | 27928 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Creswell, Oregon city in Lane County, Oregon, United States with a population of 5,540 people.