GloucesterNorth Carolina
Gloucester is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Gloucester had a population of 495..
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About Gloucester
Gloucester is a small unincorporated community in southeastern North Carolina.
Officially, Gloucester is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1.44 square miles.
📰 Gloucester News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Gloucester Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in southeastern 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Gloucester
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Gloucester
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Gloucester
- Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.