Demographics & People — Emerald Isle, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,915 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,000 |
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| Median Age | 60.3 |
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| Total Households | 1,819 |
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| Family Households | 1,345 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.15 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0103 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,647 |
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| Black or African American | 11 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| English | 922 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 733 |
| German | 717 |
| Irish | 622 |
| American | 433 |
| Other groups | 403 |
| Polish | 215 |
| Scottish | 128 |
| Italian | 117 |
| French (except Basque) | 105 |
Language
| English Only | 3,741 |
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| Spanish | 23 |
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| Population 5+ | 3,809 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 452 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,229 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 27.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Emerald Isle, North Carolina.
