Cedar Point, North Carolina facts for kids
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Cedar Point, North Carolina
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Location of Cedar Point, North Carolina
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| Country | United States | |
| State | North Carolina | |
| County | Carteret | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.29 sq mi (5.94 km2) | |
| • Land | 2.22 sq mi (5.76 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) | |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,764 | |
| • Density | 793.17/sq mi (306.25/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
28584
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| FIPS code | 37-11340 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406242 | |
Cedar Point is a small town located in Carteret County, North Carolina, in the United States. It's a place where many people enjoy living near the water. In 2020, about 1,764 people called Cedar Point home. By 2022, the number of residents grew to an estimated 2,198.
Recently, in 2024, something interesting happened in Cedar Point. Builders working on new houses found an old site where Native Americans used to live a very long time ago. This discovery caused a lot of discussion. People debated whether to keep building houses or to protect this important historical place. This event brought attention to the need for rules to keep ancient sites safe for future generations to learn from.
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Exploring Cedar Point's Location
Cedar Point is located at the far western side of Carteret County. It has some interesting neighbors and natural features around it.
Where is Cedar Point?
To the north of Cedar Point, you'll find the town of Peletier. To the east, it shares a border with the town of Cape Carteret.
Waterways and Bridges
South of Cedar Point is Bogue Sound, which is a large body of water. A bridge called the B. Cameron Langston Bridge crosses this sound, connecting Cedar Point to Emerald Isle. To the west, there's the White Oak River, which is a tidal river (meaning its water level changes with the ocean tides). North Carolina Highway 24 crosses this river, leading you to the town of Swansboro in Onslow County.
Land and Water Area
The town of Cedar Point covers a total area of about 2.29 square miles (5.94 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 2.22 square miles (5.76 square kilometers). Only a small part, about 0.07 square miles (0.18 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Cedar Point?
The number of people living in Cedar Point has been growing steadily over the years.
Population Growth Over Time
Here's how the population has changed:
- 1990: 628 people
- 2000: 929 people
- 2010: 1,279 people
- 2020: 1,764 people
Cedar Point in 2020
According to the 2020 United States census, there were 1,764 people living in Cedar Point. These people lived in 739 households, and 557 of these were families. People from many different backgrounds make up the community of Cedar Point.
See also
In Spanish: Cedar Point (Carolina del Norte) para niños
