Enfield, North Carolina

Enfield is a town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States, and was founded in 1740. As of the 2020 census, the town's population was 1,864, which reflected a decrease of almost 27% from the population of 2,538 in 2010. It is the oldest town in Halifax County, North Carolina, and was once the world’s largest raw peanut market. Enfield is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Enfield, North Carolina
Town
Buildings along Railroad Street
Location of Enfield, North Carolina
Coordinates: 36°10′48″N 77°40′08″W
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyHalifax
Area
  Total1.30 sq mi (3.37 km2)
  Land1.30 sq mi (3.37 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
105 ft (32 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total1,865
  Density1,433.51/sq mi (553.52/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
27823
Area code252
FIPS code37-21360
GNIS feature ID2406450
Websitewww.enfieldnc.org
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