Frisco, North Carolina facts for kids
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Frisco, North Carolina
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Frisco Native American Museum
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Location in Dare County and the state of North Carolina
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| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Dare |
| Founded | 1898 |
| Named for | San Francisco, CA |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.78 sq mi (2.01 km2) |
| • Land | 0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (0.9 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 200 |
| • Density | 266/sq mi (102.7/km2) |
| ZIP code |
27936
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Frisco is a small unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) on the barrier island of Hatteras Island, between the villages of Buxton and Hatteras. It is located in Dare County, North Carolina, United States, and was previously named "Trent", or "Trent Woods", but received a new name with the coming of the post office in 1898. Most of the land is taken by houses available for rental during the summer months, and as such the community's population varies seasonally. As of the 2010 census, the permanent population of the community was 200. North Carolina Highway 12 serves as the primary road in Frisco and connects the community to others on the island.
Billy Mitchell Airport is located in Frisco and was named after former Army General Billy Mitchell. Across the street from the small, local airfield is the Frisco Native American Museum.
The residents of Frisco are governed by the Dare County Board of Commissioners. Frisco is part of District 4, along with Avon, Buxton, Hatteras, Rodanthe, Waves and Salvo.
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Area attractions
- Cape Hatteras National Seashore
- Frisco Campground
- Frisco Pier (Destroyed by Hurricane Earl, 2010)
- Billy Mitchell Airport
- Frisco Native American Museum
- Frisco Mini-Golf and Go Karts
- Red Drum Pottery Gallery and Theater
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Billy Mitchell Airport, June 2007
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Sunset at Frisco, June 2008
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Construction of the new Cape Hatteras Elementary and Secondary School, June 2007
Demographics
2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 924 | 92.96% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 2 | 0.2% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Other/Mixed | 18 | 1.81% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 4.02% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 994 people, 76 households, and 28 families residing in the CDP.
Education
Residents are zoned to Dare County Schools. Zoned schools are Cape Hatteras Elementary School and Cape Hatteras Secondary School.
