Dortches, North Carolina
Dortches: City in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America
About
Dortches is a city located in the county of Nash in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 935 and a population density of 46 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 964 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Dortches
| Population : | 964 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Nash County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 252 |
| Area : | 20.33 km2 |
| Altitude : | 197 feet / 60 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 16:28:28 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 47 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.01% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Dortches is located at 36°0'41"N 77°51'27"W (36.0112600, -77.8574800).
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Demographics
The population of Dortches increased by 3.01% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 935 | - | census |
| 2011 | 958 | 2.4% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 956 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 952 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 952 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 951 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 954 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 957 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 960 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 963 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 964 | 0.1% | estimation process |
Schools in Dortches
College & universities near Dortches, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199087 | Nash Community College | Rocky Mount (NC) | 27804 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Dortches, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMT | Rocky Mount | 101 Hammond Street | RAIL |
| WLN | Wilson | 401 East Nash Street | RAIL |
| GRN | Greenville, NC | Second and Reade Streets | BUS |
| SSM | Selma–Smithfield | 500 East Railroad Street | RAIL |
| GBO | Goldsboro, NC | 1615 East Beech Street | BUS |
Post offices near Dortches
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Westridg Post Office | Rocky Mount (NC) | 27804 |
Other cities in Nash County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nash County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mount | 53,689 | The most populous city in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. |
| Nashville | 5,572 | City in North Carolina, United States |
| Red Oak | 3,492 | City in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Sharpsburg | 2,018 | City in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Spring Hope | 1,313 | City in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Middlesex | 834 | City in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Whitakers | 700 | City in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Bailey | 565 | Town in Nash County, North Carolina, United States |
| Castalia | 273 | Human settlement in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Momeyer | 228 | Human settlement in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America |
