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Askewville, North Carolina
Town · Population 172 · #512 in North Carolina
About Askewville
Askewville, NC is a tiny community located in northeastern North Carolina, home to 172 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Askewville is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.59 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 292 residents per square mile.
📰 Askewville News Today
- Milton Basnight Obituary - December 22, 2018 - Askewville, North Carolina Legacy obituary · Aug 1
- Askewville, North Carolina Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 18
- 5 Years Since Deadly Tornadoes Ripped Through NC wfmynews2.com · Apr 16
- North Carolina gets worst of deadly, twisting storms The Denver Post · Apr 17
- April 16, 2011 Severe Weather Outbreak National Weather Service (.gov) · Apr 16
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Askewville Unique
- The only place in America named Askewville — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern North Carolina, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of North Carolina — one of 776 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNorth Carolina
TypeTown
Population (2024)172
Rank in state#512 of 549
Land area0.59 sq mi
Density292/sq mi
Coordinates36.1116, -76.9412