Cofield, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cofield, North Carolina
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Location of Cofield, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Hertford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.14 sq mi (8.13 km2) |
| • Land | 3.14 sq mi (8.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 267 |
| • Density | 85.00/sq mi (32.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27922
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-13460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407435 |
Cofield is a small village located in Hertford County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2010, about 413 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 267.
Cofield's History
A special building in Cofield is the Deane House. This house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The National Register is a list of important places in the United States that are worth saving because of their history or special design.
Where is Cofield?
Cofield is located in the state of North Carolina. The village covers a total area of about 3.1 square miles (which is about 8.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Cofield's Population
The number of people living in Cofield has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 318 | — | |
| 1980 | 465 | 46.2% | |
| 1990 | 407 | −12.5% | |
| 2000 | 347 | −14.7% | |
| 2010 | 413 | 19.0% | |
| 2020 | 267 | −35.4% | |
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Who Lives in Cofield Today?
The United States Census Bureau collects information about everyone living in the country every ten years. The 2020 census showed that 267 people lived in Cofield. Most of the people in Cofield are Black or African American. There are also White residents and Native Americans. A small number of people identify as being of mixed race or Hispanic/Latino.
