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Porters Neck

North Carolina · 6,204 residents · 5.41 sq mi
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Porters Neck is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $79,665. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $481,700. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 75% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,204
+7%vs 2011
vs 5,784 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,147 / sq mi
+7%vs 2011
vs 1,069 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
49.1
+5%vs 2011
vs 46.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20248K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,665
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $84,954 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,972
+11%vs 2011
vs $41,371 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.3%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
−1%vs 2011
vs 0.383 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$481,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $460,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$997
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,095 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.0%
−18.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.6% in 2011
25.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.4%
−7.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.0
+11%vs 2011
vs 5.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(5,285)
Black6%(346)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(51)
Asian1.5%(87)
Other0.3%(15)
Diversity Score20.2%(1,166)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(5,626)
Black3.8%(236)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(137)
Asian2%(122)
Other0.5%(29)
Diversity Score20.1%(1,246)
Diversity Score
20
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 20 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.0%
+5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 97.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
23.6%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+6%vs 2011
vs 24.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.1%
−4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.8% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.2% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.7%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
52.8%
+6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.9% in 2011
Female
50.8%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.1% in 2011
Foreign born
3.9%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.6% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.9%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Porters Neck, North Carolina?

Porters Neck, North Carolina has about 6,204 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Porters Neck, North Carolina earns about $79,665 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 $481,700, and the typical rent is about $997 a month.

How educated are people in Porters Neck, North Carolina?

About 56.0% 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 1.9% 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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