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Manns Harbor

North Carolina · 926 residents · 3.992 sq mi
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Manns Harbor has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,800. Population has declined 5% since 2023. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $253,000. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 28% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
926
−5%since 2023
from 972 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
232 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 243 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
45.2
+47%since 2023
from 30.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
6067909751K1K201020202024Manns Harbor
2024926
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,800
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $27,087 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,408
+33%since 2023
from $21,419 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 20.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
−3%since 2023
from 0.418 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information4.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$253,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $205,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,294
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,164 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.1%
+19.4 ptssince 2023
from 58.7% in 2023
21.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
65.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 62.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.0%
−38.2 ptssince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
−35%since 2023
from 7.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic64%(622)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino36%(350)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.6%(560)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70%(648)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino30%(278)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52.5%(486)
Diversity Score
53
−9%since 2023
from 58 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 88.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+14%since 2023
from 15.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 80.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 65.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 59.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 48.0% in 2023
Female
44.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 52.0% in 2023
Foreign born
15.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.5%
−12.4 ptssince 2023
from 28.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 91.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 69.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 30.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manns Harbor, North Carolina?

Manns Harbor, North Carolina has about 926 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manns Harbor, North Carolina?

The typical household in Manns Harbor, North Carolina earns about $51,800 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manns Harbor, North Carolina expensive?

In Manns Harbor, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $253,000, and the typical rent is about $1,294 a month.

How educated are people in Manns Harbor, North Carolina?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Manns Harbor, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manns Harbor, North Carolina?

About 25.1% of people in Manns Harbor, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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