Whitakers
Town in Nash County, North Carolina
Whitakers is a town in Nash County, North Carolina, with 627 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 128 ft (39 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Enfield, 5.7 miles NE.
- 627residents (2020 Census)
- 128 ftelevation · 39 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.2 km²
- 755 / sq mipopulation density
- 27891ZIP code
About Whitakers
Whitakers is a town in Edgecombe and Nash Counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is divided between the two counties by railroad tracks and is the northernmost town in the two counties. It is part of the Rocky Mount, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Whitakers had a population of 627. The town is the home of Cummins' Rocky Mount Engine Plant, formerly known as Consolidated Diesel Company.
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Living in Whitakers
- Median household income
- $48,869
- Median home value
- $148,300
- Median rent
- $887/mo
- Median age
- 34.8
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Whitakers had 627 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 627 |
|---|---|
| Density | 755 per sq mi (291 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Whitakers at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Nash County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 627 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.83 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1057° N, 77.7130° W |
| ZIP code | 27891 |
| Official website | townofwhitakers.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3773160 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Whitakers
- Enfield5.7 mi NE
- Dortches10.3 mi SW
- Rocky Mount10.9 mi SW
- Leggett10.9 mi SE
- Red Oak11.1 mi W
- Hollister16.3 mi NW
- Scotland Neck16.4 mi E
- Tarboro16.5 mi SE
- Nashville16.6 mi SW
- Halifax16.7 mi NE
- Speed17.7 mi SE
- Sharpsburg17.8 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Whitakers
What county is Whitakers in?
Whitakers is in Nash County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Whitakers, NC?
627 people lived in Whitakers at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Whitakers, NC?
The ZIP code of Whitakers is 27891.
What is the elevation of Whitakers?
128 feet (39 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Whitakers?
Enfield (5.7 mi), Dortches (10.3 mi), Rocky Mount (10.9 mi), Leggett (10.9 mi), Red Oak (11.1 mi).
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