Cape Colony is a CDP located in Chowan County North Carolina. Cape Colony has a 2024 population of 575. Cape Colony is currently growing at a rate of 7.68% annually but its population has decreased by -23.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 749 in 2020.
The average household income in Cape Colony is $89,203 with a poverty rate of 12.58%. The median age in Cape Colony is 40 years: 52.7 years for males, and 39.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cape Colony was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 458 | 92.9% |
| Two or more races | 25 | 5.07% |
| Other race | 10 | 2.03% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 233 | 2.12 | 82.8 | 17.2 |
| Married | 146 | 2.55 | 95.9 | 4.1 |
| Non Family | 78 | 1.1 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
| Female | 9 | 3.89 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.63
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
82.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 15 | 3.99% |
| Associates Degree | 32 | 8.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 21 | 5.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 100 | 26.6% |
| High School Graduate | 77 | 20.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 2.39% |
| Some College | 122 | 32.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 341 | 330 | 115 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 16 | 0 |
| Other Race | 10 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.77%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 60%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $61,685 | $0 | $61,685 |
| Some College | $60,788 | $34,375 | $61,793 |
$61,685
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$61,685
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.17% of Cape Colony residents speak only English, while 1.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 458 | 37 | 8.08% |
| Multiple | 25 | 25 | 100% |
12.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.67%
Male Poverty Rate
15.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cape Colony is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cape Colony is White, with 8.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 52.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 44.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.5% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 9.82% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 15.09% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $122,604 | $107,887 |
| Households | $76,477 | $89,203 |
| Married Families | $123,542 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $52,073 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
67.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
90.3%
Male Marriage Rate
50.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
57.4%
Born in Cape Colony
97.16%
Native Born
2.84%
Foreign Born
1.83%
Non Citizen
1.01%
Naturalized
97.16% of Cape Colony residents were born in the United States, with 57.4% having been born in North Carolina. 1.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 575 | 41 | 7.68% |
| 2023 | 534 | 41 | 8.32% |
| 2022 | 493 | -143 | -22.48% |
| 2021 | 636 | -113 | -15.09% |
| 2020 | 749 | 0 | 0% |