Davis, North Carolina facts for kids
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Davis, North Carolina
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 Davis, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Carteret |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.20 sq mi (5.69 km2) |
| • Land | 2.18 sq mi (5.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (0.9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 311 |
| • Density | 142.53/sq mi (55.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28524
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-16480 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0983982 |
Davis is a small community in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own city government.
In 2020, about 311 people lived in Davis. This number was a bit lower than in 2010, when 422 people lived there.
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Exploring Davis: Location and Surroundings
Davis is located in the eastern part of Carteret County. It sits right on the northwest shore of Core Sound. This is a large body of water.
Natural Features Near Davis
- To the west of Davis is Jarrett Bay.
- To the northeast is Oyster Creek.
- Across Core Sound to the southeast, you'll find Core Banks. This is a barrier island.
- Core Banks is part of Cape Lookout National Seashore. You can reach it by taking a ferry from Davis.
Getting Around Davis
U.S. Route 70 is a main road that goes through Davis.
- If you drive southwest on Route 70, you'll reach Beaufort in about 18 miles (29 km).
- If you drive northeast, the road ends in Atlantic, which is about 13 miles (21 km) away.
Size of Davis
The total area of Davis is about 2.2 square miles (5.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Davis: Population Facts
The number of people living in Davis changes over time. The government counts the population every ten years. This is called the United States Census.
Population Changes Over Time
- In 2010, the population of Davis was 422 people.
- By 2020, the population had decreased to 311 people.
This information helps us understand how communities like Davis grow or shrink.
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| 2020 | 311 | — | |
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