Castle Hayne, North Carolina facts for kids
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Castle Hayne, North Carolina
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Location in New Hanover County and the state of North Carolina.
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | New Hanover |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.15 sq mi (13.35 km2) |
| • Land | 4.76 sq mi (12.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,243 |
| • Density | 260.92/sq mi (100.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28429
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-10880 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402752 |
Castle Hayne is a small community in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a town or city.
In 2020, about 1,243 people lived in Castle Hayne. This number has grown over the years. It is also part of the larger Wilmington area.
For a long time, the main jobs in this area involved forests. People used trees to make "naval stores." These were products like tar and pitch, which were important for building and maintaining wooden ships. Lumber was also a big part of the economy.
During the American Revolutionary War, the British army had a base nearby. After a tough battle, they left North Carolina. This led them to attack Yorktown, which was the final major battle of the war.
History of Castle Hayne
The name "Castle Hayne" comes from a large house. This house belonged to a person named Captain Roger Haynes.
In 2011, some people in Castle Hayne wanted it to become an official town. They held a vote to decide this. However, the idea did not pass, and Castle Hayne remained a census-designated place.
Geography of Castle Hayne
Castle Hayne is located in North Carolina. It covers a total area of about 2.3 square miles (5.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Castle Hayne has slowly increased.
- In 2000, there were 1,116 people.
- By 2010, the population grew to 1,202.
- In 2020, the population reached 1,243 people.
As of the 2020 count, there were 1,243 people living in the area. These people lived in 559 households. About 267 of these households were families.
Major Roads
Several important roads pass through or near Castle Hayne. These highways help people travel to and from the area.
I-40
I-140
US 17
US 117
NC 132
NC 133
