Edenton, North Carolina
Edenton: town in Chowan County, North Carolina, United States
About
Edenton is a town located in the county of Chowan in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,004 and a population density of 347 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,567 inhabitants.
The town was created 304 years ago in 1721.
Quick Facts about Edenton
| Population | 4,567 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Chowan County |
| Postal code | 27932 |
| Phone Area Codes | 252 |
| Area | 14.42 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.0579,-76.6077 |
| Altitude | 13 feet / 4 meters |
| Capital city | Edenton is capital of Chowan County, Province of North Carolina |
| Establishment | January 01, 1722 (304 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 11:14:50 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 317 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.57% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 86℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Edenton is located at 36°3'29"N 76°36'28"W (36.0579400, -76.6077200).
Edenton map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Edenton
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Edenton decreased by 9.57% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,004 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,985 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,930 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,911 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,832 | -1.63% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,742 | -1.9% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,732 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,664 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,663 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,614 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,567 | -1.03% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Edenton
1The 1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse
7 Dock St, Edenton, NC 27932, United States View details
Phone: +12524822637 | Website available
2Penelope Barker House Welcome Center
505 S Broad St, Edenton, NC 27932, United States View details
Phone: +12524827800 | Website available
3Queen Anne Park
210 E Water St, Edenton, NC 27932, United States View details
4Colonial Waterfront Park
510 S Broad St, Edenton, NC 27932, United States View details
Phone: +12524822832 | Website available
5Historic Edenton State Historic Site
108 N Broad St, Edenton, NC 27932, United States View details
Phone: +12524822637 | Website available
Where to Eat in Edenton
1Burger King
230 Virginia Rd, Edenton, NC 27932, United States View details
Phone: +12524828804 | Website available
2Subway
300 J Virginia Blvd, Edenton, NC 27932, United States View details
Phone: +12524822984 | Website available
Where to Stay in Edenton
1Hampton Inn Edenton
115 Hampton Dr, Edenton, NC 27932, United States View details
Phone: +12524823500 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Edenton
1Edenton Electric Department
105 W Freemason St, Edenton, NC 27932 View details
Phone: +12524824414 | Website available
2Edenton Collection & Billing
400 S Broad St, Edenton, NC 27932 View details
Phone: +12524822155
3Town of Edenton: Municipal Offices
400 S Broad St, Edenton, NC 27932 View details
Phone: +12524822155 | Website available
People born in Edenton (18)
People born in Edenton, including politician, 31st Governor of Ohio William Allen, slave, writer, and abolitionist Harriet Jacobs, marine corps general Charles E. Wilhelm, .
More notable people
- John Manning, Jr. (American politician (1830-1899)) he was born in 30/07/1830
- Samuel Tredwell Sawyer (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1800
- Alfred Moore Gatlin (American politician) he was born in 20/04/1790
- Chris Perry (professional golfer) he was born in 27/09/1961
- Zack Valentine (American football player) he was born in 29/05/1957
- Robert Brown (Player of American football, born 1960) he was born in 21/05/1960
- Wes Chesson (American football player) he was born in 15/01/1949
- Yvonne B. Miller (American politician) she was born in 04/07/1934
- Penelope Barker (American revolution activist) she was born in 17/06/1728
- Big Daddy Wilson he was born in 19/08/1960
- Jesse Gonzalez (Mexican association football player) he was born in 25/05/1995
- William Augustus Blount Norcom (American physician) he was born in 13/05/1836
- Louisa Matilda Jacobs (American abolitionist and educator) she was born in 01/01/1833
- Ed Goodwin (American politician from North Carolina) he was born in 04/09/1952
- Richard Dillard Dixon (judge in the Nuremberg war crime trials) he was born in 05/10/1888
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Edenton, 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 (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Edenton, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRN | Greenville, NC | Second and Reade Streets | BUS |
| NFK | Norfolk | 215 W York Street | BUS |
| VAB | Virginia Beach, Virginia | 19th St. and Pacific Ave. | BUS |
| NPN | Newport News station | 9304 Warwick Boulevard | RAIL |
| RMT | Rocky Mount | 101 Hammond Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Edenton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Edenton Post Office | Edenton (NC) | 27932 |
Distance to Other Cities
Edenton distances to largest North Carolina cities