Scotland Neck Township, Halifax County, North Carolina
Scotland Neck Township is a township in Halifax County, North Carolina. About 3,082 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 47.8 sq mi (124 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 3,082 ± 484
- County
- Halifax County
- School district
- Halifax County Schools
- Land area
- 47.8 sq mi (124 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $33,481 ± $12,738
- Median home value
- $75,000 ± $9,203
- Water area
- 0.1 sq mi (0.27 km²)
- State
- North Carolina
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3708392864
- Coordinates (central point)
- 36.166542, -77.417671
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Census place in Scotland Neck Township
- Scotland Neck (town)2,006 people
This place’s central point lies inside Scotland Neck Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Conoconnara Township5.2 mi northwest
- Palmyra Township5.5 mi southeast
- Roseneath Township7.1 mi southwest
- Rich Square Township, Northampton County10 mi northeast
- Enfield Township13 mi west
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Scotland Neck Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Halifax County, largest first
- Roanoke Rapids Township21,152 people
- Weldon Township5,227 people
- Enfield Township4,750 people
- Brinkleyville Township4,556 people
- Littleton Township3,114 people
- Halifax Township2,096 people
- Faucett Township1,728 people
- Butterwood Township875 people
- Palmyra Township399 people
- Conoconnara Township362 people
- Roseneath Township334 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Halifax County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Scotland Neck Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 38 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 42 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:51 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:37 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:54 PM around December 6
- Latest sunset
- 8:30 PM around June 28
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:19 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:57 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:20 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:36 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May 15 | 6:03 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:51 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:03 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:27 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:52 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:16 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:46 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:13 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Halifax County or the local office.
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