Emerald Isle is a town located in Carteret County North Carolina. Emerald Isle has a 2024 population of 4,006. Emerald Isle is currently growing at a rate of 1.01% annually and its population has increased by 4.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,846 in 2020.
The average household income in Emerald Isle is $131,444 with a poverty rate of 3.33%. The median age in Emerald Isle is 57.9 years: 58 years for males, and 57.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Emerald Isle was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,596 | 92.92% |
| Two or more races | 257 | 6.64% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,751 | 2.21 | 84.5 | 15.5 |
| Married | 1,163 | 2.61 | 91 | 9 |
| Non Family | 456 | 1.14 | 75.2 | 24.8 |
| Male | 72 | 2.31 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Female | 60 | 2.53 | 45 | 55 |
2.58
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
84.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 41 | 1.3% |
| Associates Degree | 311 | 9.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 906 | 28.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 726 | 23.08% |
| High School Graduate | 481 | 15.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 0.38% |
| Some College | 668 | 21.24% |
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 | 2,890 | 2,837 | 1,545 |
| 2+ Races | 207 | 207 | 60 |
| Hispanic | 38 | 38 | 29 |
| Black | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,278 | $112,019 | $37,847 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,681 | $69,830 | $64,327 |
| High School Graduate | $32,891 | $33,750 | $22,431 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $205,795 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,750 | $59,074 | $44,028 |
| Some College | $35,734 | $35,571 | $38,077 |
$47,750
Average Earnings
$59,074
Average Male
$44,028
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.26% of Emerald Isle residents speak only English, while 2.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,528 | 129 | 3.66% |
3.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.08%
Male Poverty Rate
2.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Emerald Isle is White, with 3.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Emerald Isle is White, with 3.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 5.21% |
| High School | 4.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 1.24% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $115,144 | $152,343 |
| Households | $85,982 | $131,444 |
| Married Families | $127,031 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,500 | $72,021 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
70.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
72.4%
Male Marriage Rate
69.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
452
Number of Veterans
374
Male Veterans
78
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 198 |
| First Gulf War | 178 |
| Second Gulf War | 158 |
| Korea | 18 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 134 |
| 55 to 64 | 111 |
| 75+ | 99 |
| 35 to 54 | 96 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 394 | 13.24% |
| 2+ Races | 58 | 24.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.1%
Labor Force Participation
46%
Employment Rate
1%
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
42.04%
Born in Emerald Isle
98.37%
Native Born
1.63%
Foreign Born
0.47%
Non Citizen
1.16%
Naturalized
98.37% of Emerald Isle residents were born in the United States, with 42.04% having been born in North Carolina. 0.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,206 | 40 | 0.96% |
| 2028 | 4,166 | 40 | 0.97% |
| 2027 | 4,126 | 40 | 0.98% |
| 2026 | 4,086 | 40 | 0.99% |
| 2025 | 4,046 | 40 | 1% |
| 2024 | 4,006 | 40 | 1.01% |
| 2023 | 3,966 | 32 | 0.81% |
| 2022 | 3,934 | 31 | 0.79% |
| 2021 | 3,903 | 57 | 1.48% |
| 2020 | 3,846 | 149 | 4.03% |
| 2019 | 3,697 | -13 | -0.35% |
| 2018 | 3,710 | 13 | 0.35% |
| 2017 | 3,697 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2016 | 3,696 | -13 | -0.35% |
| 2015 | 3,709 | 5 | 0.13% |
| 2014 | 3,704 | 4 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 3,700 | 21 | 0.57% |
| 2012 | 3,679 | -20 | -0.54% |
| 2011 | 3,699 | 28 | 0.76% |
| 2010 | 3,671 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,488 | -718 | -17.07% |