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Enfield, NC
Town in Halifax County, North Carolina.
Population
2,153
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,655
ZIP codes
0
Enfield and its ZIP codes
Enfield at a glance
- Enfield is about 7.5 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $34,830, 52% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $105,300 (64% below North Carolina) and median rent is $583 a month.
Local data for Enfield, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Enfield, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,830
Poverty rate
20.7%
Median home value
$105,300
Median rent
$583/mo
Homeownership
52.9%
Bachelor's or higher
10.0%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
33.4 min
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Halifax County. PPP loans are for Enfield.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,427
15,111 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,594
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$386M
FY 2026, $7,937 per person
How people get to work
Enfield, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.2%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home0.8%
Average one-way commute: 33.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Enfield, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
425
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
93
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 32°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Enfield, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
49.0%
U.S. 33.3% +15.7 pts
Diabetes
24.9%
U.S. 12.1% +12.8 pts
Smoking
24.2%
U.S. 12.8% +11.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.4%
U.S. 11.1% +5.3 pts
Cities near Enfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WhitakersTown | 5.6 mi | 0.8 |
| HalifaxTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| LeggettTown | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Scotland NeckTown | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| DortchesTown | 16 mi | 7.9 |
| HollisterCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.9 |
| Red OakTown | 16 mi | 19.5 |
| South WeldonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Rocky MountCity | 17 mi | 45.2 |
| WeldonTown | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| South RosemaryCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 6.1 |
| HobgoodTown | 19 mi | 1 |
| Roanoke RapidsCity | 19 mi | 9.9 |
| SpeedTown | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| GarysburgTown | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| JacksonTown | 20 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Enfield, NC in?
- Enfield is in Halifax County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Enfield, NC?
- About 2,153 people live in Enfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Enfield?
- Nearby places include Whitakers (5.6 mi), Halifax (11 mi), Leggett (14 mi), Scotland Neck (14 mi), Dortches (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023