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Harkers Island

North Carolina · 1,060 residents · 2.241 sq mi
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Harkers Island has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,000. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 465 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $313,100. With a median age of 61.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,060
−30%since 2000
from 1,525 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
473 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 680 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.5
+25%since 2000
from 49.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
9901K1K2K2K1990201020202024Harkers Island
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,684
+85%since 2000
from $19,790 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.2%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
−25%since 2010
from 0.457 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$313,100
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,125
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
10.6% rent
Vacancy rate
60.5%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+77%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,502)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(13)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(979)
Black2.5%(27)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(40)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other0.8%(8)
Diversity Score18.1%(192)
Diversity Score
18
+2088%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
+30.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+54%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.5%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.5%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 20.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−76.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
+23.6 ptssince 2017
from 66.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 96.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harkers Island, North Carolina?

Harkers Island, North Carolina has about 1,060 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harkers Island, North Carolina?

The typical household in Harkers Island, North Carolina earns about $60,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harkers Island, North Carolina expensive?

In Harkers Island, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $313,100, and the typical rent is about $1,125 a month.

How educated are people in Harkers Island, North Carolina?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Harkers Island, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harkers Island, North Carolina?

About 10.4% of people in Harkers Island, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harkers Island, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Harkers Island, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 696 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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