Grifton, North Carolina

Grifton is a town in Lenoir and Pitt counties, North Carolina in the United States. The population was 2,617 at the 2010 Census. The town is also part of the Greenville Metropolitan Area.

Grifton, North Carolina
Commercial buildings along Queen Street
Commercial buildings along Queen Street
Nickname(s): 
"The 'Shad' Capital of North Carolina"
Motto(s): 
"Come Home To...The Family Town!"
Location of Grifton, North Carolina
Location of Grifton, North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°22′30″N 77°26′2″W
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountiesLenoir, Pitt
Government
  MayorBilly Ray Jackson
Area
  Total2.68 sq mi (6.95 km2)
  Land2.68 sq mi (6.95 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total2,448
  Density912.75/sq mi (352.36/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
28530
Area code(s)252
FIPS code37-28200[3]
GNIS feature ID1024010[2]
Websitewww.grifton.com

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