Marshallberg, North Carolina facts for kids
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Marshallberg, North Carolina
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 Marshallberg, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Carteret |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.64 sq mi (1.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (0.9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 341 |
| • Density | 535.32/sq mi (206.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28553
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-41600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628643 |
Marshallberg is a small community in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government.
As of the 2020 census, about 341 people lived there. Marshallberg is located on the mainland, right across Core Sound from Harkers Island. Beyond Harkers Island, you can find Cape Lookout.
Marshallberg is at the very southeastern tip of a peninsula. This makes it quite separate from other communities in Carteret County. Only one road connects it to the rest of the state.
Exploring Marshallberg's Location
Marshallberg is found in the eastern part of Carteret County. It has water on three sides. To the east, you'll find Core Sound. To the south, there are "The Straits." On the west, it's bordered by Sleepy Creek. Great Marsh Creek is to the northeast.
The community of Gloucester is located to the west, just across Sleepy Creek. The town of Beaufort is about 7 miles (11 km) away by water. By road, it's about 15 miles (24 km) to Beaufort.
Land and Water Area
The total area of Marshallberg is about 0.65 square miles (1.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
People Living in Marshallberg
Marshallberg is a small, close-knit community. The number of people living there has changed over the years.
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| 2020 | 341 | — | |
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In 2010, the population was 403 people. By 2020, the population had slightly decreased to 341 people. This information comes from the official U.S. Decennial Census.
