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Colerain, North Carolina
Town · Population 203 · #501 in North Carolina
About Colerain
Colerain is a tiny community in northeastern North Carolina counting 203 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Colerain is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.26 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 781 residents per square mile.
📰 Local News
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North Carolina news on Bless News Daily →What Makes Colerain Unique
- The only place in America named Colerain — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.26 sq mi.
- Positioned in northeastern North Carolina, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Colerain
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏫 Schools in Colerain
- Colerain Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNorth Carolina
TypeTown
Population (2024)203
Rank in state#501 of 549
Land area0.26 sq mi
Density781/sq mi
Coordinates36.2016, -76.7664
🌤️ Current Weather
Right now64°F
ConditionsMostly Cloudy
Wind3 mph
Source: National Weather Service