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Porters Neck

North Carolina · 7,654 residents · 5.41 sq mi
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Porters Neck is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,979. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $569,700. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% 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
7,654
+8%since 2023
from 7,102 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,415 / sq mi
+8%since 2023
from 1,313 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
50.6
−3%since 2023
from 52.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
6K6K7K7K8K201020202024Porters Neck
20248K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.8%(368)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.3%(407)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.6%(352)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.1%(240)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(391)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.9%(607)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.9%(910)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.2%(859)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.9%(988)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.1%(923)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8413.2%(1,007)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over7.9%(602)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$119,979
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $115,417 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,370
−3%since 2023
from $67,559 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 69.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
+1%since 2023
from 0.409 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$569,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $525,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,503
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,591 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 79.3% in 2023
17.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 42.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+4%since 2023
from 4.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
46
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(6,350)
Black1.2%(82)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(135)
Asian6.5%(462)
Other1%(73)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(6,513)
Black2%(156)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(373)
Asian5.9%(451)
Other2.1%(161)
Diversity Score
34
+38%since 2023
from 24 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Colombian1.6%(120)
Puerto Rican1.5%(115)
Cuban1.2%(91)
Honduran0.6%(47)
Asian origin
Korean5.5%(424)
Taiwanese0.4%(27)
Ancestry
Irish16.1%(1,235)
German14.3%(1,098)
English10.9%(831)
Italian6.4%(492)
American5.7%(436)
Swedish2.9%(225)
Scotch-Irish2.9%(220)
Arab2.8%(212)
Jordanian2.3%(173)
French2.2%(169)
Russian1.9%(142)
Scottish1.8%(137)
+ 16 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch1.7%(129)
Austrian1.5%(116)
Polish1.4%(105)
Hungarian1%(76)
Welsh0.7%(51)
Lebanese0.5%(39)
Lithuanian0.5%(37)
Greek0.5%(36)
Danish0.5%(35)
Swiss0.3%(25)
Israeli0.2%(15)
Ukrainian0.2%(15)
Iranian0.2%(14)
Portuguese0.2%(12)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 67.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 97.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 29.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+8%since 2023
from 22.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 59.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% 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
4.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 52.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 58.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 44.9% in 2023
Female
53.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 55.1% in 2023
Foreign born
9.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 90.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 88.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married14.5%(414)
Married78.3%(2,237)
Widowed3.5%(100)
Divorced3.7%(107)
Women 15+
Never married16.4%(602)
Married57.8%(2,120)
Widowed14.4%(528)
Divorced11.4%(419)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Porters Neck, North Carolina?

Porters Neck, North Carolina has about 7,654 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Porters Neck, North Carolina?

The typical household in Porters Neck, North Carolina earns about $119,979 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Porters Neck, North Carolina expensive?

In Porters Neck, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $569,700, and the typical rent is about $1,503 a month.

How educated are people in Porters Neck, North Carolina?

About 66.5% of adults age 25 and over in Porters Neck, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Porters Neck, North Carolina?

About 3.8% of people in Porters Neck, 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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