Neuse Forest, North Carolina facts for kids
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Neuse Forest, North Carolina
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Location of Neuse Forest, North Carolina
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  North Carolina |
| County | Craven |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.18 sq mi (8.24 km2) |
| • Land | 3.16 sq mi (8.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,110 |
| • Density | 667.72/sq mi (257.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28560
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-46280 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403330 |
Neuse Forest is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It is located in Craven County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2010, about 2,005 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew to 2,110. Neuse Forest is also part of the larger New Bern, North Carolina area.
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Geography of Neuse Forest
Neuse Forest is found in the southern part of Craven County. It sits right on the south bank of the Neuse River. This river has tides, meaning its water level changes with the ocean.
Surrounding Areas
- To the northwest, you'll find the Neuse River Recreation Area. This area is part of the Croatan National Forest.
- To the southwest, there's U.S. Route 70. This is a big highway with four lanes.
- To the southeast, Neuse Forest is next to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. This is a large base for the U.S. Marines.
Land and Water Area
The community of Neuse Forest covers a total area of about 8.24 square kilometers (or 3.18 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 8.18 square kilometers (3.16 square miles). A small part, about 0.05 square kilometers (0.02 square miles), is water. This means only a tiny bit, less than 1%, is water.
Population and People
The word "demographics" means studying the population of a place. This includes how many people live there and what groups they belong to.
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| 2020 | 2,110 | — | |
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2020 Population Count
According to the 2020 United States census, 2,110 people lived in Neuse Forest. There were 673 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 494 were families.
The census also looks at different racial and ethnic groups living in the area.
| Group | Number of People | Percentage of Total |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 1,651 | 78.25% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 131 | 6.21% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 62 | 2.94% |
| Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.14% |
| Other/Mixed (two or more races) | 130 | 6.16% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 128 | 6.07% |
