Saxapahaw

Census-designated place in Alamance County, North Carolina

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Saxapahaw is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Alamance County, North Carolina, with 1,671 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 449 ft (137 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Swepsonville, 5.3 miles NW.

About Saxapahaw

Saxapahaw ( SAKS-uh-puh-haw) is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated area in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Burlington, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Saxapahaw had a population of 1,671.

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Living in Saxapahaw

Median household income
$59,000
Median home value
$194,000
Median rent
$753/mo
Median age
49.5
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Saxapahaw, NC population

Saxapahaw had 1,671 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,671
Density322 per sq mi (124 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Saxapahaw at a glance

StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyAlamance County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,671 (2020)
Land area5.18 sq mi (13.4 km²)
Water area0.33 sq mi (0.86 km²)
Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Coordinates35.9608° N, 79.3162° W
ZIP codes27340, 27253
Census code (GEOID)3759580

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Saxapahaw

What county is Saxapahaw in?

Saxapahaw is in Alamance County, North Carolina.

What is the population of Saxapahaw, NC?

1,671 people lived in Saxapahaw at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Saxapahaw, NC?

The main ZIP code is 27340. Other ZIP codes: 27253.

What is the elevation of Saxapahaw?

449 feet (137 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Saxapahaw?

Swepsonville (5.3 mi), Graham (7.8 mi), Mebane (8.6 mi), Haw River (9.4 mi), Alamance (10.7 mi).

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