Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Emerald Isle, NC

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

3,934population

60.3median age

This community is a community of 3,934 with a median age of 60.3. The population is predominantly White (92.7%) with a significant Two or More community (6.1%). Median household income is $89,773. 98.7% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 57.1% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 85.6%, with a median home value of $603,700.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.7%3,645

Two or More

6.1%240

Black

0.3%13

Other

0.3%13

Hispanic/Latino

0.3%12

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.6%53

High School Diploma

12.8%426

Some College (<1 yr)

4.6%153

Some College (1+ yr)

12.8%427

Associate's Degree

9.7%324

Bachelor's Degree

33%1,099

Master's Degree

15.3%510

Professional Degree

6.2%207

Doctorate

2.5%83

HS or Higher

98.7%

BA or Higher

57.1%

Graduate+

24.1%

Housingi

$603,700median home value

$1,704median rent

85.6%homeownership

6,896total units

71.9%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 85.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.6%10

$50K–$100K

1.6%26

$100K–$150K

7.3%121

$150K–$200K

4.2%70

$200K–$300K

6.4%107

$300K–$500K

20.1%333

$500K–$1M

43.1%716

$1M+

16.7%277

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.7%120

2010–2019

6%412

2000–2009

14%968

1990–1999

26.4%1,820

1980–1989

31.9%2,200

1970–1979

16.9%1,164

1960–1969

3%206

1950–1959

0.1%6

Heating Fuel

Electricity

90.3%1,752

Bottled/LP Gas

6.6%128

Utility Gas

2.1%41

Wood

0.5%10

No Fuel

0.3%5

Fuel Oil

0.2%4

Household Economyi

$89,773median household income

$70,224per capita income

4.9%poverty rate

1.1%unemployment

1,522labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.7%53

$10K–$15K

2.9%56

$15K–$20K

1.2%24

$20K–$25K

1.9%36

$25K–$30K

1.7%33

$30K–$35K

1.9%36

$35K–$40K

0.6%12

$40K–$45K

5.3%103

$45K–$50K

6.6%129

$50K–$60K

5.1%99

$60K–$75K

9.3%180

$75K–$100K

14.1%274

$100K–$125K

9.2%179

$125K–$150K

7.5%146

$150K–$200K

10.6%206

$200K+

19.3%374

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1173%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Germany

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,485

Avg. Commutei

28.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,443

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

430(12.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.6%Insured

2.4%Uninsured