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Cove City, North Carolina
Town · Population 384 · #453 in North Carolina
About Cove City
Cove City is a tiny community in eastern North Carolina counting 384 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Cove City is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.64 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 600 residents per square mile.
📰 Cove City News Today
- 252 Heath Swamp Rd, Cove City, NC 28523 Realtor.com · Jun 5
- Cove City house destroyed after fire kills three dogs WITN · Apr 13
- Cove City woman killed in Craven County crash involving dump truck WCTI · Jul 1
- Levie Glenn Heath Obituary (2026) - Cove City, NC - Kahlert Funeral & Cremations - Maysville Legacy obituary · Jun 1
- Daejahnae Smith Obituary in New Bern at Oscar's Mortuary articobits.com · Jul 1
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Cove City Unique
- The only place in America named Cove City — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern 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 13 miles.
🏫 Schools in Cove City
- James W Smith Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNorth Carolina
TypeTown
Population (2024)384
Rank in state#453 of 549
Land area0.64 sq mi
Density600/sq mi
Coordinates35.1890, -77.3205