Deercroft, North Carolina facts for kids
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Deercroft, North Carolina
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 Deercroft, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Deercroft, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Scotland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.35 sq mi (3.50 km2) |
| • Land | 1.29 sq mi (3.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 414 |
| • Density | 320.68/sq mi (123.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28396
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629367 |
Deercroft is a small community located in Scotland County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It is also a census-designated place, meaning the U.S. Census Bureau counts its population separately for statistics. In 2010, about 411 people lived in Deercroft. Important roads like U.S. Routes 15 and 501 pass through the community, connecting it to other areas.
Where is Deercroft?
Deercroft is in the state of North Carolina. It is part of Scotland County. The community covers a total area of about 1.35 square miles (3.50 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.29 square miles (3.34 square kilometers), is land. A smaller part, about 0.06 square miles (0.16 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Deercroft is counted by the U.S. Census Bureau every ten years. This count helps us understand how communities are growing or changing.
In 2020, the population of Deercroft was 414 people. This shows a small increase from the 411 people counted in 2010.
