Hyde County, North Carolina

county in North Carolina, United States

Hyde County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2020, 4,589 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Swan Quarter.[2]

Hyde County
Lake Mattamuskeet Pump Station at the Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge near Swan Quarter
Lake Mattamuskeet Pump Station at the Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge near Swan Quarter
Map of North Carolina highlighting Hyde County
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°24′29″N 76°09′13″W / 35.408157°N 76.153687°W / 35.408157; -76.153687
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1712
Named forEdward Hyde
SeatSwan Quarter
Largest communityOcracoke
Area
 • Total1,458.72 sq mi (3,778.1 km2)
 • Land612.36 sq mi (1,586.0 km2)
 • Water846.70 sq mi (2,192.9 km2)  58.02%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total4,589
 • Density7.49/sq mi (2.89/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.hydecountync.gov

References

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  1. "QuickFacts: Hyde County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  2. National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 18, 2024.