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Porters Neck

North Carolina · 7,397 residents · 5.41 sq mi
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Porters Neck is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,886. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $383,300. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 68% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,397
−2%since 2019
from 7,538 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,367 / sq mi
−2%since 2019
from 1,393 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
53.5
+6%since 2019
from 50.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6K6K7K7K8K201020202024Porters Neck
20248K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,886
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $90,841 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,618
−1%since 2019
from $52,300 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 54.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$383,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $379,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,151
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,167 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 78.7% in 2019
24.4% rent
Afford Score
4.0
−3%since 2019
from 4.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(6,769)
Black4%(305)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(325)
Asian1.1%(80)
Other0.8%(59)
Diversity Score23.7%(1,790)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(6,548)
Black2.9%(217)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(253)
Asian1.5%(110)
Other1.6%(120)
Diversity Score22.7%(1,676)
Diversity Score
23
−5%since 2019
from 24 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 61.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 97.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 26.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
−8%since 2019
from 21.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 84.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 52.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2019
from 53.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 47.6% in 2019
Female
51.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 52.4% in 2019
Foreign born
10.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Porters Neck, North Carolina?

Porters Neck, North Carolina has about 7,397 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Porters Neck, North Carolina earns about $94,886 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 $383,300, and the typical rent is about $1,151 a month.

How educated are people in Porters Neck, North Carolina?

About 62.5% 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 3.2% of people in Porters Neck, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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