Demographics & People — Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,387 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,300 |
| Median Age | 64.2 |
| Total Households | 679 |
| Family Households | 514 |
| Average Household Size | 2.03 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0272 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,362 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| English | 375 |
| German | 331 |
| Irish | 221 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 203 |
| Other groups | 111 |
| American | 97 |
| European | 76 |
| Scottish | 68 |
| French (except Basque) | 47 |
| Italian | 38 |
Language
| English Only | 1,314 |
| Spanish | 32 |
| Population 5+ | 1,366 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 209 |
| Population 18+ | 1,239 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 25.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina.