Manns Harbor, North Carolina facts for kids
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Manns Harbor, North Carolina
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Location in Dare County and the state of North Carolina.
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Dare County |
| Named for | Charles Mann |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.01 sq mi (10.39 km2) |
| • Land | 3.99 sq mi (10.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 5 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 790 |
| • Density | 197.90/sq mi (76.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27953
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| GNIS feature ID | 989288 |
| FIPS code | 37-40980 |
Manns Harbor is a small community in Dare County, North Carolina, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistics, but it's not an officially incorporated town. In 2020, about 790 people lived there.
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About Manns Harbor
Long ago, before the first European settlers arrived, a Native American village called Dasamongueponke was located near where Manns Harbor is today.
Manns Harbor is located on the western side of the Croatan Sound. This sound is a body of water that separates the mainland from Roanoke Island. For many years, people used a ferry to cross the sound to get to Roanoke Island. This changed in 1957 when the William B. Umstead Bridge was built. Later, in 2002, the four-lane Virginia Dare Memorial Bridge was completed. These bridges now connect Manns Harbor on the mainland to Manteo on Roanoke Island. This makes Manns Harbor an important gateway to North Carolina's famous Outer Banks.
The people of Manns Harbor are part of Dare County. They are represented by the Dare County Board of Commissioners. This board helps make decisions for the county, including Manns Harbor. The community is in District 1, along with Manteo, Roanoke Island, and Wanchese.
A military training area, known as the Dare County Bombing Range, is located nearby. Military aircraft sometimes use this area for practice.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 790 | — | |
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As of 2020, there were 790 people living in Manns Harbor. These people made up 311 households and 255 families. The community is home to a mix of different backgrounds, with most residents being White. There are also people who identify as Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and those of mixed races. A notable part of the population is also of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Travel and Education
Airports Nearby
If you need to fly, the closest airports to Manns Harbor are the Hyde County Airport and the Dare County Regional Airport.
Schools in the Area
Children living in Manns Harbor attend schools that are part of Dare County Schools. The schools they are zoned for include Manteo Elementary School, Manteo Middle School, and Manteo High School. All these schools are located in Manteo, on Roanoke Island.
See also
In Spanish: Manns Harbor (Carolina del Norte) para niños
