Hallsboro is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Columbus County, in southeastern North Carolina, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 465.[4]
Hallsboro, North Carolina | |
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Coordinates: 34°19′21″N 78°35′56″W | |
Country | United States |
State | North Carolina |
County | Columbus |
Area | |
• Total | 3.28 sq mi (8.49 km2) |
• Land | 3.28 sq mi (8.49 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 382 |
• Density | 116.57/sq mi (45.01/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 28442 |
Area code | 910 |
FIPS code | 37-29000 |
GNIS feature ID | 986326[2] |
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Because there are no specific crime rates for the town of Hallsboro, the data was taken from Columbus County.
Hallsboro has an elementary school and middle school. For high school, students must travel to East Columbus Jr./Sr High School at Lake Waccamaw, about 5 miles to the east. There are no libraries in Hallsboro; the closest is the Rube McCray Memorial Library 5.3 miles (8.5 km) away at Lake Waccamaw.[6]
Hallsboro is located in east-central Columbus County at 34°19′21″N 78°35′56″W (34.322391, -78.598902).[2] It lies 66 feet (20 m) above sea level. The town is in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Hallsboro CDP has an area of 3.3 square miles (8.5 km2), all land.[4]
Surrounding communities include Lake Waccamaw 5 miles (8 km) to the east, Whiteville, the Columbus County seat, 6 miles (10 km) to the west, Bolton 11 miles (18 km) to the east, and Clarkton 13 miles (21 km) to the north.
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2020 | 382 | — | |
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Lake Waccamaw State Park is located on the far side of Lake Waccamaw, 9 miles (14 km) southeast of Hallsboro.[8]
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