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Enfield, North Carolina
Town · Population 1,791 · #262 in North Carolina
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About Enfield
Set in the northeastern part of North Carolina, Enfield is a small town counting 1,791 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Enfield is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.3 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,378 residents per square mile.
📰 Enfield News Today
- Ca'Nyjzi Rahsun Johnson Obituary | S. Jones Funerals and Cremations | Enfield, NC Tribute Archive · Aug 16
- The small North Carolina town with big clean energy plans Southern Environmental Law Center · Apr 21
- Tiny North Carolina town takes a big step toward geothermal energy Canary Media · Apr 20
- Duo charged in Enfield murder after high-speed I-95 getaway chase ends with crash in Nash County, warrants say CBS 17 · Apr 3
- Nashville man dies in Enfield area crash RRSpin · Jun 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Enfield Unique
- Positioned in northeastern North Carolina, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of North Carolina — one of 776 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 15 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Enfield
- Marina's Italian Restaurant — italian
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Enfield
- Enfield Middle S.T.E.A.M. Academy
- Inborden Elementary S.T.E.A.M. Academy
- Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNorth Carolina
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,791
Rank in state#262 of 549
Land area1.3 sq mi
Density1,378/sq mi
Coordinates36.1799, -77.6690