Alexis, North Carolina | |
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Coordinates: 35°23′48″N 81°07′09″W / 35.39667°N 81.11917°W | |
Country | United States |
State | North Carolina |
County | Gaston |
Area | |
• Total | 1.98 sq mi (5.13 km2) |
• Land | 1.98 sq mi (5.12 km2) |
• Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 589 |
• Density | 298.23/sq mi (115.13/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Area code | 704 |
GNIS feature ID | 2812793[2] |
Alexis is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. It is located approximately three miles north of Stanley. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 589.[3]
Alexis was incorporated in 1899. Alexis was formerly named Alex's Cross Roads, for an individual named Alexander who owned land in the area.[4]
The community is in Gaston County, but official residents of the community (by zip code) live in both Gaston and Lincoln counties. The zip code for Alexis is 28006.