Engelhard, North Carolina facts for kids
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Engelhard, North Carolina
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 Engelhard, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Engelhard, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Hyde |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.23 sq mi (8.36 km2) |
| • Land | 3.23 sq mi (8.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 374 |
| • Density | 115.83/sq mi (44.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
27824
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628623 |
| FIPS code | 37-21380 |
Engelhard is a small community in Hyde County, North Carolina, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area set up by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data. Engelhard is also a fishing community. It is located on the mainland of Hyde County and has easy access to the Pamlico Sound, a large body of water. In 2020, about 374 people lived there.
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History of Engelhard
Two important historic places in Engelhard are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are called Inkwell and Wynne's Folly. Being on this list means they are special places worth protecting because of their history.
Geography and Location
Engelhard is located in the eastern part of Hyde County. A main road, U.S. Route 264, goes right through the community. This road can take you about 46 miles (74 km) northeast to Manteo or about 47 miles (76 km) west to Belhaven.
The community covers a total area of about 3.23 square miles (8.33 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Engelhard is found at the very end of Far Creek, which is a small waterway connected to the Pamlico Sound. The water level in Far Creek changes with the tides, meaning it's a "tidal inlet."
People of Engelhard
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 374 | — | |
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The latest information from the 2020 United States census shows that 374 people live in Engelhard. There were 120 households and 109 families living in the community at that time.
Who Lives in Engelhard?
Here's a look at the different groups of people who make up Engelhard, based on the 2020 census:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 196 | 52.41% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 107 | 28.61% |
| Other/Mixed (two or more races) | 25 | 6.68% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 12.3% |
Climate and Weather
Engelhard has a type of weather called a humid subtropical climate. This means the area experiences hot and wet summers with many rainy days. Winters are usually cool, and there can be a lot of rain during these months too. Sometimes, it even snows in Engelhard during the winter.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 54.0 (12.2) |
58.0 (14.4) |
65.0 (18.3) |
73.0 (22.8) |
80.0 (26.7) |
86.0 (30.0) |
89.0 (31.7) |
88.0 (31.1) |
83.0 (28.3) |
75.0 (23.9) |
67.0 (19.4) |
59.0 (15.0) |
73.1 (22.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 33.0 (0.6) |
36.0 (2.2) |
42.0 (5.6) |
49.0 (9.4) |
58.0 (14.4) |
66.0 (18.9) |
70.0 (21.1) |
69.0 (20.6) |
65.0 (18.3) |
54.0 (12.2) |
45.0 (7.2) |
38.0 (3.3) |
52.1 (11.2) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 4.5 (110) |
2.9 (74) |
3.4 (86) |
2.9 (74) |
3.9 (99) |
3.8 (97) |
4.6 (120) |
5.7 (140) |
4.3 (110) |
3.5 (89) |
3.0 (76) |
2.9 (74) |
45.4 (1,149) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.3 (0.76) |
0.5 (1.3) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.8 (2.06) |
| Average snowy days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Education in Engelhard
The main school for students in Engelhard is Mattamuskeet School. This school is part of the Hyde County Schools system.
In the past, during a time when schools were separated by race (this was called de jure segregation), black students in Engelhard went to Davis School by the 1960s. This school was created by combining earlier schools for black students. Black high school students attended Hyde County Training School in Sladesville. White high school students went to East Hyde School.
For reading and learning, the BHM Regional Library runs the Engelhard Library, which serves the community.
See also
In Spanish: Engelhard (Carolina del Norte) para niños
