Winfall, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Winfall, North Carolina
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Main Street in Winfall after the 2015 Valentine's Day blizzard
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| Motto(s):
"Forward With Integrity"
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Location of Winfall, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Perquimans |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.32 sq mi (6.01 km2) |
| • Land | 2.31 sq mi (5.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 555 |
| • Density | 240.47/sq mi (92.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27985
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-74720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406900 |
Winfall is a small town located in Perquimans County, North Carolina, United States. In 2020, about 555 people lived there. It is part of the Elizabeth City, North Carolina area, which is a group of towns and cities that are connected.
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History of Winfall: A Look Back
The Winfall Historic District is an important part of the town's past. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. This means the area has special buildings or places that are worth protecting because of their history.
Geography: Where is Winfall Located?
Winfall is found in a special spot in North Carolina. It is considered to be on the edge of the Hampton Roads area. This is a large metropolitan area in Virginia. Many people who live in Winfall travel to Hampton Roads for work, shopping, and fun activities.
The town covers about 2.2 square miles (5.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water. Winfall is located right on the Perquimans River, which is an important waterway for the town.
Population: How Many People Live in Winfall?
The number of people living in Winfall has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
- 1900: 222 people
- 1910: 289 people
- 1920: 288 people
- 1930: 426 people
- 1940: 160 people
- 1950: 421 people
- 1960: 269 people
- 1970: 581 people
- 1980: 634 people
- 1990: 501 people
- 2000: 554 people
- 2010: 594 people
- 2020: 554 people
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 555 people living in Winfall. These people made up 322 households and 203 families in the town.
Images for kids
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An unused soybean field in Winfall
