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Harkers Island

North Carolina · 1,127 residents · 2.241 sq mi
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Harkers Island has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,125. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 398 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $243,300. With a median age of 61.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 61.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,127
−26%since 2000
from 1,525 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
503 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 680 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
61.2
+25%since 2000
from 49.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9901K1K2K2K1990201020202024Harkers Island
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,125
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,329
+33%since 2000
from $19,790 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$243,300
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,079
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
15.0% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+55%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,090)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.1%(35)
Diversity Score
3
+279%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+24.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+58%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.3%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
56.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.7%
−71.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harkers Island, North Carolina?

Harkers Island, North Carolina has about 1,127 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harkers Island, North Carolina earns about $53,125 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 $243,300, and the typical rent is about $1,079 a month.

How educated are people in Harkers Island, North Carolina?

About 29.7% 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 16.7% 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 629 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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