Cove City, North Carolina facts for kids
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Cove City, North Carolina
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Location of Cove City, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Craven |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.64 sq mi (1.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.64 sq mi (1.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
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| • Total | 378 |
| • Density | 592.48/sq mi (228.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28523
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-15020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406327 |
Cove City is a small town located in Craven County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 378 people lived there. It's also part of the larger New Bern micropolitan area, which is a group of towns and cities connected by jobs and daily life.
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History of Cove City
Cove City has a long history, starting in the early 1700s when people first settled there. Some say the town might have been named after the Coree Indians, who lived in the area a long time ago.
The town officially became a town (this is called 'incorporated') in 1905. Later, this official status was stopped. But in 1957, Cove City got a new 'town charter,' which means it became an official town again with its own rules and government.
Where is Cove City?
Cove City is located in North Carolina. It's a small place, covering about 0.6 square miles (or 1.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Cove City
The number of people living in Cove City has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population over time:
- 1910: 308 people
- 1920: 258 people
- 1930: 194 people
- 1940: 371 people
- 1950: 465 people
- 1960: 551 people
- 1970: 485 people
- 1980: 500 people
- 1990: 497 people
- 2000: 433 people
- 2010: 399 people
- 2020: 378 people
Who Lives in Cove City?
According to the 2020 United States census, 378 people lived in Cove City. These people made up 192 households, and 123 of these were families.
The census also looked at the different backgrounds of the people living there:
- About 52% of the people were White (not Hispanic).
- About 38% were Black or African American (not Hispanic).
- A small number, less than 1%, were Native American.
- About 4% were from other backgrounds or a mix of backgrounds.
- About 5.5% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Schools in Cove City
The main school in Cove City is:
- James W. Smith Elementary School
See also
In Spanish: Cove City (Carolina del Norte) para niños
