Alexis, North Carolina
Alexis, North Carolina | |
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Location of Alexis, North Carolina | |
| 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 |
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.
Alexis was incorporated in 1899. Alexis was formerly named Alex's Cross Roads, for an individual named Alexander who owned land in the area.
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.