Wentworth, North Carolina

Wentworth is a small town located in Rockingham County, North Carolina. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the population is 2,807.[4] Wentworth is the county seat of Rockingham County.

Wentworth, North Carolina
Town
Center of Wentworth, North Carolina. The former Rockingham County Jail stands at the left, and the former Rockingham County Courthouse stands at the right.
Center of Wentworth, North Carolina. The former Rockingham County Jail stands at the left, and the former Rockingham County Courthouse stands at the right.
Location of Wentworth, North Carolina
Location of Wentworth, North Carolina
Coordinates: 36°24′6″N 79°44′37″W
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyRockingham
Named forCharles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham
Area
[1]
 • Total14.26 sq mi (36.93 km2)
 • Land14.19 sq mi (36.76 km2)
 • Water0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2)
Elevation
741 ft (226 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total2,807
 • Estimate 
(2019)
2,720
 • Density191.66/sq mi (74.00/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
27375
Area code(s)336
FIPS code37-71900[2]
GNIS feature ID1023155[3]

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. Wentworth, North Carolina Population: Census 2010 and 2000 Interactive Map, Demographics, Statistics, Quick Facts Archived 2013-06-15 at the Wayback Machine (2011-2012). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-01.
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