Winfall, North Carolina

Winfall is a town in Perquimans County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 594 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Elizabeth City, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.HistoryThe Winfall Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.GeographyWinfall is located at .Winfall is considered to be on the southwestern-most fringe of Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area, and many local residents commute frequently to and from the Seven Cities region for work, shopping, and leisure.According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.2sqmi, of which, 2.1sqmi of it is land and 0.47% is water. It is located strategically upon the Perquimans River.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 554 people, 234 households, and 153 families residing in the town. The population density was 259.0 people per square mile (100.0/km²). There were 276 housing units at an average density of 129.0 per square mile (49.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 61.73% White, 37.73% African American, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.54% of the population.