Cofield, North Carolina

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Population in 2022: 263 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -24.2%
Males: 156  (59.7%)
Females: 107  (40.3%)
Median resident age:

40.1 years
North Carolina median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 27922, 27986.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $61,599 (it was $18,214 in 2000)
Cofield:

$61,599
NC:

$67,481

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $41,925 (it was $11,810 in 2000)

Cofield village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $79,199 (it was $45,000 in 2000)
Cofield:

$79,199
NC:

$280,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $165,937; detached houses: $196,837; mobile homes: $102,197

Median gross rent in 2022: $748.

March 2022 cost of living index in Cofield: 77.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 25.8%
(35.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 22.0% for Black residents, 28.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 76.9% for American Indian residents, 33.3% for other race residents, 58.1% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Cofield, NC (2022)
    • 31079.1%Black alone
    • 379.4%White alone
    • 225.6%Hispanic
    • 133.3%American Indian alone
    • 10.3%Asian alone
    • 10.3%Two or more races

Races in Cofield detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of North Carolina and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Cofield, North Carolina as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Cofield is 101 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (2.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 43 feet

Land area: 3.12 square miles.

Population density: 84 people per square mile   (very low).

Cofield, North Carolina map

20 residents are foreign born (4.6% Latin America).

This village:

5.1%
North Carolina:

8.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,201 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $514 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Suffolk, VA (31.3 miles , pop. 63,677).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Norfolk, VA (51.3 miles , pop. 234,403).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (269.4 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Winton, NC (1.6 miles ),
Ahoskie, NC (2.6 miles ),
Harrellsville, NC (2.8 miles),
Gatesville, NC (3.0 miles ),
Powellsville, NC (3.0 miles ),
Como, NC (3.4 miles),
Murfreesboro, NC (3.5 miles ),
Colerain, NC (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 36.36 N, Longitude: 76.91 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 252

Distribution of median household income in Cofield, NC in 2022
Distribution of house value in Cofield, NC in 2022
Cofield satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.3%
North Carolina:

3.2%
Most common industries in Cofield, NC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (16.5%)
  • Health care (14.0%)
  • Food (10.7%)
  • Transportation equipment (9.9%)
  • Social assistance (8.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.4%)
  • Construction (6.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (19.4%)
  • Educational services (14.5%)
  • Construction (12.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (11.3%)
  • Food (9.7%)
  • Truck transportation (8.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (28.8%)
  • Educational services (18.6%)
  • Social assistance (16.9%)
  • Public administration (13.6%)
  • Food (11.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (3.4%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (3.4%)
Most common occupations in Cofield, NC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.0%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (14.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (11.3%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (8.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.1%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (6.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (20.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (11.9%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (10.2%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (8.5%)
  • Food processing workers (8.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (5.1%)

Average climate in Cofield, North Carolina

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Cofield, North Carolina average temperatures Cofield, North Carolina average precipitation Cofield, North Carolina humidity Cofield, North Carolina wind speed Cofield, North Carolina snowfall Cofield, North Carolina sunshine Cofield, North Carolina clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 52.5. This is better than average.

City:

52.5
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 29.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.0
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Cofield-area historical tornado activity is near North Carolina state average. It is 3% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/28/1988, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 29.2 miles away from the Cofield village center killed 4 people and injured 154 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 3/28/1984, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.7 miles away from the village center killed 2 people and injured 10 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Cofield-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Carolina state average. It is 60% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 121.4 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 101.3 miles away from Cofield center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 233.1 miles away from Cofield center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 118.0 miles away from Cofield center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 124.5 miles away from the city center
On 8/24/2011 at 00:04:36, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 ML) earthquake occurred 122.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Hertford County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 12, Storms: 4, Floods: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Cofield topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Cofield:

  • ROANOKE PLACE (Hospital, about 7 miles away; AHOSKIE, NC)
  • UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEMS HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE (Hospital, about 7 miles away; AHOSKIE, NC)
  • VIDANT ROANOKE CHOWAN HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 7 miles away; AHOSKIE, NC)
  • KINDRED TRANSITIONAL CARE AND REHAB-AHOSKIE (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; AHOSKIE, NC)
  • DOWN EAST HEALTH AND REHAB CEN (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; GATESVILLE, NC)
  • HERTFORD-GATES HOME HEALTH AGENCY (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; AHOSKIE, NC)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Cofield:

  • Elizabeth City State University (about 40 miles; Elizabeth City, NC; Full-time enrollment: 2,803)
  • Tidewater Community College (about 49 miles; Norfolk, VA; FT enrollment: 20,975)
  • Norfolk State University (about 50 miles; Norfolk, VA; FT enrollment: 6,032)
  • Old Dominion University (about 50 miles; Norfolk, VA; FT enrollment: 19,825)
  • Edgecombe Community College (about 50 miles; Tarboro, NC; FT enrollment: 2,058)
  • Regent University (about 51 miles; Virginia Beach, VA; FT enrollment: 3,429)
  • ECPI University (about 53 miles; Virginia Beach, VA; FT enrollment: 10,694)

Points of interest:

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Church in Cofield: Philippi Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hertford County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.3 people
North Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

60.2%
Whole state:

66.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

4.0%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households
6 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010

For population 15 years and over in Cofield:

Marital status in Cofield, NC
  • Never married: 40.3%
  • Now married: 36.5%
  • Separated: 4.6%
  • Widowed: 6.5%
  • Divorced: 12.0%

For population 25 years and over in Cofield:

  • High school or higher: 82.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.0%
  • Unemployed: 7.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 33.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.5
North Carolina average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Cofield, NC (based on Hertford County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant7,09736
Mainline Protestant9376
Black Protestant5664
Other1262
Catholic1251
None15,818-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
Hertford County:

3.44 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Hertford County:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 16
Here:

6.88 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

4.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 16
Hertford County:

6.88 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

7.57 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

13.7%
State:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Hertford County:

34.3%
State:

28.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Hertford County:

12.7%
State:

15.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Cofield:

47.7%
North Carolina:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

43.3%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.8
State:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

19.0%
State:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Cofield:

12.8%
State:

10.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.5
North Carolina:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

36.4%
North Carolina:

33.7%

General health condition:
Here:

51.6%
State:

55.8%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

81.6%
North Carolina:

79.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Cofield, NC Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 2$6,901$41,4060$0
Solid Waste Management 1$3,714$44,5680$0
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$1,550
Water Supply 0$0 1$886
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$2,558
Totals for Government 3$10,615$42,4608$4,993

Strongest AM radio stations in Cofield:

  • WTAR (850 AM; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WCKO (1110 AM; daytime; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WORD BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WRJR (670 AM; 20 kW; CLAREMONT, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE-PORTSMOUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRVA (1140 AM; 50 kW; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGH (1310 AM; 20 kW; NEWPORT NEWS, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE BAY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WPMH (1010 AM; 10 kW; PORTSMOUTH, VA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WPTF (680 AM; 50 kW; RALEIGH, NC; Owner: FIRST STATE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WWDR (1080 AM; daytime; 1 kW; MURFREESBORO, NC; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WFTK (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; WAKE FOREST, NC; Owner: POSITIVE RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WDZY (1290 AM; 25 kW; COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WKGM (940 AM; 10 kW; SMITHFIELD, VA; Owner: WKGM, INC.)
  • WYAL (1280 AM; daytime; 5 kW; SCOTLAND NECK, NC)
  • WHKT (1650 AM; 10 kW; PORTSMOUTH, VA; Owner: ABC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Cofield:

  • WBXB (100.1 FM; EDENTON, NC; Owner: EDENTON CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WQDK (99.3 FM; AHOSKIE, NC; Owner: MAX MEDIA OF THE CAROLINAS LLC)
  • WKJX (96.7 FM; ELIZABETH CITY, NC; Owner: EAST CAROLINA RADIO OF ELIZABETH CITY, INC.)
  • WAFX (106.9 FM; SUFFOLK, VA; Owner: TIDEWATER COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WKOC (93.7 FM; CHESAPEAKE, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WDLZ (98.3 FM; MURFREESBORO, NC; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WCBZ (103.7 FM; WILLIAMSTON, NC; Owner: ABG NORTH CAROLINA, LLC)
  • WHRO-FM (90.3 FM; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: HAMPTON ROADS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION,INC)
  • WHRV (89.5 FM; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: HAMPTON ROADS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION,INC)
  • WTRG (100.7 FM; ROCKY MOUNT, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLQM-FM (101.7 FM; FRANKLIN, VA; Owner: FRANKLIN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WVKL (95.7 FM; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: ENTERCOM NORFOLK LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBKU (91.7 FM; AHSOKIE, NC; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WURB (97.7 FM; WINDSOR, NC; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Cofield:

  • WUND-TV (Channel 2; COLUMBIA, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • WTKR (Channel 3; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • WTVZ-TV (Channel 33; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WTVZ LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WHRO-TV (Channel 15; HAMPTON-NORFOLK, VA; Owner: HAMPTON ROADS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOC, INC.)
  • WPXV (Channel 49; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WVEC-TV (Channel 13; HAMPTON, VA; Owner: WVEC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WAVY-TV (Channel 10; PORTSMOUTH, VA; Owner: WAVY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WGNT (Channel 27; PORTSMOUTH, VA; Owner: UPN TELEVISION STATIONS INC.)
  • WFTB-LP (Channel 55; WILLIAMSTON, ETC., NC; Owner: FREE TEMPLE MINISTRIES, INC.)

Cofield fatal accident list:

Mar 7, 2017 10:50 AM, Sr-1403, Lat: 36.325028, Lon: -76.943831, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Apr 14, 2017 02:58 PM, Sr-11, Lat: 36.356264, Lon: -76.910772, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Apr 9, 2017 09:35 AM, Nc-45, Lat: 36.356275, Lon: -76.910264, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jan 29, 2005 08:45 PM, Rp-1403, Rp-1407, Lat: 36.339140, Lon: -76.934860, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Oct 15, 2005 06:20 AM, Rp-1403, Rp-1407, Lat: 36.350720, Lon: -76.914860, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jul 12, 1987 02:35 AM, 45, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 23ft / 7.5mTotal length
  • 540Total average daily traffic
  • 32Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,080Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • Gina Cacciatore, 105 Melton Street - 2229654, Type: 93.0, Structure height: 37091 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Alltel Communications, LLC, Network.Regulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070

  • Laurie Gebhardt, 105 Melton Street - 2229654 (Lat: 36.357278 Lon: -76.907000), Type: 93.0, Structure height: 37091 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Alltel Communications, LLC, Network.Regulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

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Most common first names in Cofield, NC among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James1572.2 years
William1579.0 years
John1174.3 years
Mary1179.4 years
Annie877.2 years
George675.5 years
Willie565.4 years
Daniel365.7 years
Emma380.7 years
Helen376.3 years
Most common last names in Cofield, NC among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Bazemore1378.1 years
Archer1277.1 years
Manley1169.4 years
Jones1071.9 years
Harrell1073.8 years
Newsome973.9 years
Hall963.2 years
Simmons874.0 years
Askew771.9 years
Perry777.9 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Cofield, NC
  • 52.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 41.9%Electricity
  • 5.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Cofield, NC
  • 48.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 33.8%Electricity
  • 17.6%Wood


Cofield compared to North Carolina state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.

Cofield on our top lists:

  • #64 on the list of "Top 100 cities with the largest percentage of females"
  • #80 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Obama (Democrat) in the 2012 Presidential Election"
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