Northchase, North Carolina facts for kids
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Northchase, North Carolina
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 Northchase, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Northchase, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | New Hanover |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.75 sq mi (4.54 km2) |
| • Land | 1.72 sq mi (4.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,842 |
| • Density | 2,233.72/sq mi (862.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28405
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584327 |
Northchase is a community in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a census-designated place, which is an area the government counts for population information.
In 2020, about 3,842 people lived in Northchase. A major road, U.S. Route 117, runs through the community, making it easy to travel to nearby areas.
Where is Northchase?
Northchase is located in the state of North Carolina, specifically within New Hanover County. The U.S. Census Bureau has measured its size. The community covers an area of about 1.75 square miles (4.54 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, around 1.72 square miles (4.46 square kilometers), with a small part being water.
Who Lives in Northchase?
The population of Northchase has been counted by the U.S. Decennial Census. This census happens every ten years to count everyone living in the United States.
- In 2010, the population of Northchase was 3,747 people.
- By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 3,842 people.
This information helps us understand how many people live in the community and how it might be changing over time.
