Godwin, North Carolina

Godwin is a town in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 139 at the 2010 census.HistoryGodwin was named after Isaac William Godwin, a pioneer settler.GeographyGodwin is located in northeastern Cumberland County at. U.S. Route 301 (Dunn Road) passes through the town, leading northeast 8mi to Dunn and southwest to Fayetteville, the county seat. North Carolina Highway 82 intersects US 301 in Godwin and leads north 9mi to Erwin and southeast to Interstate 95 at Exit 65.According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.3km2, all of it land.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 112 people, 38 households, and 31 families residing in the town. The population density was 450.2 people per square mile (173.0/km2). There were 43 housing units at an average density of 172.8 per square mile (66.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 73.21% White, 13.39% African American, 4.46% Native American, 2.68% from other races, and 6.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.39% of the population.