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Kelford, NC
Town in Bertie County, North Carolina.
Population
177
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
367
ZIP codes
0
Kelford and its ZIP codes
Kelford at a glance
- Kelford is 66% denser than North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Kelford, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bertie County. PPP loans are for Kelford.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,503
5,322 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,853
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$148M
FY 2026, $8,264 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Kelford, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
243
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
95
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 33°F
49.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kelford, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.9%
U.S. 33.3% +14.6 pts
Diabetes
21.0%
U.S. 12.1% +8.9 pts
Smoking
23.5%
U.S. 12.8% +10.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.1%
U.S. 11.1% +6.0 pts
Cities near Kelford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RoxobelTown | 1.6 mi | 1 |
| Lewiston WoodvilleTown | 5.3 mi | 2 |
| AulanderTown | 6.9 mi | 1.5 |
| Rich SquareTown | 7.3 mi | 3.1 |
| WoodlandTown | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Scotland NeckTown | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| LaskerTown | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| HobgoodTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| AhoskieTown | 15 mi | 4.4 |
| MilwaukeeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| Oak CityTown | 16 mi | 1 |
| HamiltonTown | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| AskewvilleTown | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| PowellsvilleTown | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| ConwayTown | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| JacksonTown | 18 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kelford, NC in?
- Kelford is in Bertie County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Kelford, NC?
- About 177 people live in Kelford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kelford?
- Nearby places include Roxobel (1.6 mi), Lewiston Woodville (5.3 mi), Aulander (6.9 mi), Rich Square (7.3 mi), Woodland (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023