Delco, North Carolina facts for kids
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Delco, North Carolina
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 Delco, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Delco, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Columbus |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.51 sq mi (3.91 km2) |
| • Land | 1.51 sq mi (3.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 287 |
| • Density | 190.32/sq mi (73.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28436
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| FIPS code | 37-16780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628621 |
Delco is a small community located in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States. It used to have other names like Brinkly, New Berlin, and Pershing. Delco is known as an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a recognized area for population counting but doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In 2020, about 287 people lived there.
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Where is Delco Located?
Delco is found near the eastern edge of Columbus County in North Carolina. It sits at an elevation of about 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level.
How to Get to Delco
Major roads like U.S. Routes 74 and 76, also known as the Andrew Jackson Highway, pass right through Delco. These roads connect Delco to bigger cities. You can travel east about 18 miles (29 km) to reach Wilmington. If you go west about 28 miles (45 km), you'll arrive in Whiteville, which is the main town of Columbus County. Another road, North Carolina Highway 87, goes northwest from Delco about 32 miles (51 km) to Elizabethtown.
Delco's Size
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Delco area covers about 1.51 square miles (3.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Movies Filmed in Delco
Did you know that Delco has been a filming spot for movies and TV shows? This is because it's close to Wilmington, North Carolina, which is a big center for film and television production.
The Black Phone Filming Location
One of the most famous movies filmed in Delco is the 2021 horror film The Black Phone. This movie was shot at the old Acme Delco Middle School, which closed in 2020. It's pretty cool that a local school became a movie set!
Who Lives in Delco?
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| 2020 | 287 | — | |
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The population of Delco was counted as 287 people in the 2020 Census. This number helps us understand how many people live in the community.
See also
In Spanish: Delco (Carolina del Norte) para niños
