Buxton
Census-designated place in Dare County, North Carolina
Buxton is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Dare County, North Carolina, with 1,181 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Frisco, 3.1 miles W.
- 1,181residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 7.8 sq miland area · 20.3 km²
- 151 / sq mipopulation density
- 27920ZIP code
About Buxton
Buxton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) on Hatteras Island (part of the Outer Banks) near Cape Hatteras. It is located in Dare County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 1,181. Located at the widest part of Hatteras Island, it is the largest community on Hatteras Island both in terms of area and population, and is home to the island's schools and other major public buildings and offices.
North Carolina Highway 12 links the community to other Outer Banks communities such as Avon, Frisco, and Hatteras. Buxton is most famous for being the location of Cape Hatteras Light and of the accompanied beaches; it is also the home of the Cape Hatteras Anglers Club.
The residents of Buxton are governed by the Dare County Board of Commissioners. Buxton is part of District 4, along with Avon, Frisco, Hatteras, Rodanthe, Waves and Salvo.
In addition to Cape Hatteras Light, the SS Lancing shipwreck was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.
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Living in Buxton
- Median home value
- $409,900
- Median rent
- $909/mo
- Median age
- 46.2
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Buxton had 1,181 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,181 |
|---|---|
| Density | 151 per sq mi (58 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Buxton at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Dare County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,181 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.84 sq mi (20.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.95 sq mi (2.47 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.2427° N, 75.5446° W |
| ZIP code | 27920 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3709400 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Buxton
- Frisco3.1 mi W
- Avon6.8 mi N
- Hatteras8.1 mi W
- Salvo21.6 mi N
- Waves23.0 mi N
- Rodanthe24.6 mi N
- Ocracoke28.2 mi SW
- Engelhard32.0 mi NW
- Wanchese41.6 mi N
- Fairfield43.9 mi NW
- Swan Quarter45.3 mi W
- Manteo45.7 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Buxton
What county is Buxton in?
Buxton is in Dare County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Buxton, NC?
1,181 people lived in Buxton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Buxton, NC?
The ZIP code of Buxton is 27920.
What is the elevation of Buxton?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Buxton?
Frisco (3.1 mi), Avon (6.8 mi), Hatteras (8.1 mi), Salvo (21.6 mi), Waves (23.0 mi).
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