Bath
Town in Beaufort County, North Carolina
Bath is a town in Beaufort County, North Carolina, with 245 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bayview, 2.3 miles SE.
- 245residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 0.9 km²
- 686 / sq mipopulation density
- 27808ZIP code
About Bath
Bath is a town in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States. Located on the Pamlico River, it developed a trade in naval stores, furs, and tobacco. The population was 245 at the 2020 census. North Carolina's first town and port of entry, it was chartered on March 8, 1705.
Historically, Bath is often counted as North Carolina's first capital, as it was nominally so designated in 1712, when the Province of North Carolina was separated from the Province of Carolina and granted its own governor, though no permanent government institutions were located there. The capital was officially moved to Edenton in 1722, but the meetings of the General Assembly would still periodically occur in Bath in the 18th century. Bath was the site of Cary's Rebellion in 1711, and later served as one of many bases for notorious pirate Blackbeard. Bath waned in population, as its importance as both a port and government center were surpassed by the nearby city of New Bern. Bath's population fluctuated through the 20th and 21st centuries, but it has never exceeded 400 residents.
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Living in Bath
- Median household income
- $103,611
- Median home value
- $382,400
- Median rent
- $1,146/mo
- Median age
- 51.1
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Bath had 245 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 245 |
|---|---|
| Density | 686 per sq mi (265 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bath at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Beaufort County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 245 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.36 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4722° N, 76.8110° W |
| ZIP code | 27808 |
| Official website | townofbathnc.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3703840 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bath
- Bayview2.3 mi SE
- Pinetown9.9 mi N
- River Road10.2 mi W
- Belhaven11.6 mi NE
- Pantego11.7 mi NE
- Aurora11.8 mi S
- Washington Park13.1 mi W
- Cypress Landing13.6 mi W
- Washington14.8 mi NW
- Chocowinity16.4 mi W
- Hobucken20.3 mi SE
- Mesic20.7 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Bath
What county is Bath in?
Bath is in Beaufort County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Bath, NC?
245 people lived in Bath at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bath, NC?
The ZIP code of Bath is 27808.
What is the elevation of Bath?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bath?
Bayview (2.3 mi), Pinetown (9.9 mi), River Road (10.2 mi), Belhaven (11.6 mi), Pantego (11.7 mi).
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