Porters Neck is a CDP located in New Hanover County North Carolina. Porters Neck has a 2024 population of 7,325. Porters Neck is currently growing at a rate of 1.1% annually but its population has decreased by -4.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,693 in 2020.
The average household income in Porters Neck is $143,978 with a poverty rate of 3.23%. The median age in Porters Neck is 50.8 years: 47.8 years for males, and 56.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Porters Neck was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,202 | 86.56% |
| Asian | 519 | 7.24% |
| Black or African American | 315 | 4.4% |
| Two or more races | 92 | 1.28% |
| Other race | 37 | 0.52% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,160 | 2.18 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Married | 1,963 | 2.76 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Non Family | 1,104 | 1.08 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Female | 63 | 3.06 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 30 | 2.17 | 100 | 0 |
2.76
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
77.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 128 | 2.21% |
| Associates Degree | 237 | 4.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,197 | 37.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,758 | 30.37% |
| High School Graduate | 613 | 10.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53 | 0.92% |
| Some College | 802 | 13.86% |
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 | 5,089 | 4,969 | 3,463 |
| Asian | 374 | 374 | 374 |
| Hispanic | 170 | 133 | 73 |
| Black | 155 | 131 | 45 |
| Other Race | 37 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 17 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $103,161 | $110,199 | $46,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $104,792 | $154,944 | $89,115 |
| High School Graduate | $40,125 | $40,188 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $83,388 | $102,889 | $46,163 |
| Some College | $41,981 | $62,368 | $29,651 |
$83,388
Average Earnings
$102,889
Average Male
$46,163
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.44% of Porters Neck residents speak only English, while 9.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 5.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,813 | 185 | 3.18% |
| Other | 37 | 37 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 210 | 37 | 17.62% |
3.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.25%
Male Poverty Rate
4.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Porters Neck is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Porters Neck is White, with 3.18% 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 5.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.06% |
| Some College | 4.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.7% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 4.82% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $153,994 | $182,439 |
| Households | $111,733 | $143,978 |
| Married Families | $154,619 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,750 | $72,353 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
70.9%
Male Marriage Rate
58.9%
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
662
Number of Veterans
601
Male Veterans
61
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 189 |
| First Gulf War | 140 |
| Second Gulf War | 115 |
| Korea | 43 |
| World War II | 28 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 375 |
| 65 to 74 | 113 |
| 55 to 64 | 81 |
| 35 to 54 | 77 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 662 | 12.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.5%
Labor Force Participation
46.6%
Employment Rate
13.7%
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
34.29%
Born in Porters Neck
88.33%
Native Born
11.67%
Foreign Born
5.26%
Non Citizen
6.41%
Naturalized
88.33% of Porters Neck residents were born in the United States, with 34.29% having been born in North Carolina. 5.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,325 | 80 | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 7,245 | 80 | 1.12% |
| 2022 | 7,165 | -56 | -0.78% |
| 2021 | 7,221 | -472 | -6.14% |
| 2020 | 7,693 | 155 | 2.06% |
| 2019 | 7,538 | -264 | -3.38% |
| 2018 | 7,802 | 319 | 4.26% |
| 2017 | 7,483 | 431 | 6.11% |
| 2016 | 7,052 | 552 | 8.49% |
| 2015 | 6,500 | 24 | 0.37% |
| 2014 | 6,476 | 450 | 7.47% |
| 2013 | 6,026 | 153 | 2.61% |
| 2012 | 5,873 | 89 | 1.54% |
| 2011 | 5,784 | -420 | -6.77% |
| 2010 | 6,204 | 0 | 0% |