Enfield, North Carolina
Enfield: town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States
About
Enfield is a town located in the county of Halifax in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,532 and a population density of 803 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,260 inhabitants.
The town was created 286 years ago in 1739.
Quick Facts about Enfield
| Population | 2,260 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Halifax County |
| Postal code | 27823 |
| Phone Area Codes | 252 |
| Area | 3.15 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.1810,-77.6666 |
| Altitude | 105 feet / 32 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1740 (286 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 14:44:57 (13th April 2026) |
| Density | 716 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -12.04% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Enfield is located at 36°10'52"N 77°39'60"W (36.1809900, -77.6666400).
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Official website of Enfield
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Enfield decreased by 12.04% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,532 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,504 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,484 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,457 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,433 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,398 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,370 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,344 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,308 | -1.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,274 | -1.5% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,260 | -0.62% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Enfield
1Enfield Town Hall
115 S Railroad St, Enfield, NC 27823 View details
Phone: +12524453146
People born in Enfield (6)
People born in Enfield, including politician Lawrence O'Bryan Branch, horse trainer A. Jack Joyner, United States Navy admiral James P. Parker, .
More notable people
- John Thomas Alsop, Jr. (American mayor) he was born in 10/08/1874
- Ruth Bellamy (American poet (1906-1969)) she was born in 01/01/1906
- Amanda Bryant-Friedrich (American chemist)
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Enfield, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199209 | North Carolina Wesleyan College | Rocky Mount (NC) | 27804 |
Nearby Transit Stations (10)
Rail and bus stations connected to Enfield, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Enfield.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Enfield Post Office | Enfield (NC) | 27823 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Enfield, Connecticut Town in Connecticut, United States. with a population of 43,559 people.
- Enfield, New Hampshire town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States with a population of 4,564 people.
- Enfield, New York town in Tompkins County, New York, United States with a population of 3,297 people.
- Enfield, Maine town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States with a population of 1,531 people.
- Enfield, Illinois village in White County, Illinois, United States with a population of 548 people.
Other cities in Halifax County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Halifax County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke Rapids | 14,186 | City in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States |
| South Rosemary | 2,836 | Township in Halifax County, North Carolina |
| Scotland Neck | 1,810 | Town in North Carolina (United States) |
| Weldon | 1,456 | Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States |
| South Weldon | 705 | Township in Halifax County, North Carolina |
| Littleton | 584 | Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States |
| Hobgood | 315 | Town in North Carolina |
| Halifax | 201 | Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Enfield distances to largest North Carolina cities