Earl, North Carolina

Earl: town in Cleveland County, North Carolina

About

Earl is a town located in the county of Cleveland in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 260 and a population density of 117 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 261 inhabitants.

Earl locator map
Location of Earl on North Carolina map.

Quick Facts about Earl

Population 261 (2020)
Country United States of America
State North Carolina (United States)
County Cleveland County
Postal code 28038
Phone Area Codes 704
Area 2.23 km2
Water as percent of area 0%
Land as percent of area 100%
Latitude & Longitude 35.1935,-81.5332
Altitude 840 feet / 256 meters
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 17:53:01 (22nd April 2026)
Density 117 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 0.38% (2010-2020)
Weather 83℉ Sunny 7-days weather
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NCMap-doton-Earl locator map image

Geography

Earl is located at 35°11'36"N 81°31'59"W (35.1934600, -81.5331500).

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Weather

83°F
Sunny
2 to 8 mph SW Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 2 to 8 mph.

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Demographics

The population of Earl increased by 0.38% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 260 - census
2011 258 -0.78% estimation process
2012 258 0% estimation process
2013 256 -0.78% estimation process
2014 256 0% estimation process
2015 255 -0.39% estimation process
2016 256 0.39% estimation process
2017 256 0% estimation process
2018 259 1.16% estimation process
2019 260 0.38% estimation process
2020 261 0.38% estimation process
Earl Station, Erwinsville

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Earl, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
198321 Cleveland Community College Shelby (NC) 28152-6224
198561 Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs (NC) 28017-0997
218238 Limestone College Gaffney (SC) 29340-3799
444486 Paul Mitchell the School-Gastonia Gastonia (NC) 28054
198570 Gaston College Dallas (NC) 28034

Nearby Transit Stations (6)

Rail and bus stations connected to Earl, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
GAS Gastonia 350 Hancock Street RAIL
SPB Spartanburg 290 Magnolia St RAIL
CLT Charlotte 1914 North Tryon St. RAIL
KAN Kannapolis 201 South Main St. RAIL
GRV Greenville 1120 West Washington Street RAIL

Other cities in Cleveland County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cleveland County , NC. (more)

City Name Population Title
Shelby 20,145 City in and the county seat of Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth City 17,751 City in Pasquotank County and Camden County in the State of North Carolina
Archdale 11,560 City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States
Kings Mountain 11,118 City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America
Boiling Springs 4,674 City in North Carolina, USA
Belwood 963 City in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Grover 709 City in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Light Oak 691 Township in Cleveland County, North Carolina
Kingstown 682 Town in North Carolina, United States
Patterson Springs 628 City in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Fallston 610 City in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Lawndale 589 City in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Polkville 552 Human settlement in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Lattimore 454 Human settlement in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Dover 384 Town in Craven County, North Carolina, United States
Waco 319 Human settlement in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America