Fairfield, Hyde County, North Carolina facts for kids
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Fairfield, Hyde County,
North Carolina |
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Hyde |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.33 sq mi (18.98 km2) |
| • Land | 7.04 sq mi (18.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (0.9 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 231 |
| • Density | 32.83/sq mi (12.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
27826
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1020191 |
| FIPS code | 37-22280 |
Fairfield is a small community in Hyde County, North Carolina, in the United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a special area the government tracks for population numbers, even though it's not officially a town or city. It's also an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city does. In 2010, about 258 people lived there. A special part of Fairfield, called the Fairfield Historic District, was recognized as an important historical place in 1985.
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Where is Fairfield Located?
Fairfield is found in the northern part of Hyde County, North Carolina. It sits on the northern side of a large body of water called Lake Mattamuskeet.
Traveling Through Fairfield
North Carolina Highway 94 is the main road that goes through the community.
- If you drive north on Highway 94, you'll travel about 28 miles (45 km) to reach U.S. Route 64 in Columbia.
- If you drive south on Highway 94, you'll cross Lake Mattamuskeet. It's about 7 miles (11 km) to U.S. Route 264.
Fairfield's Size
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Fairfield CDP covers a total area of about 7.0 square miles (18.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Fairfield?
The number of people living in Fairfield changes over time. Here's a look at the population from recent counts:
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 231 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Fairfield's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 231 people living in Fairfield. These people made up 102 households, and 82 of those were families.
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (not Hispanic) | 118 | 51.08% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 81 | 35.06% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.87% |
| Other/Mixed | 11 | 4.76% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 | 8.23% |
Education in Fairfield
The students in Fairfield attend the Mattamuskeet School. This school is part of the Hyde County Schools system.
