Demographics in Emerald Isle, NC
Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data
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Population
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
3,915
Male
1,862
47.6%
Female
2,053
52.4%
Median Age
58.7
Race & Ethnicity
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)White93.2%
Black0.3%
Hispanic0.2%
Two or More6.4%
Education & Household
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher
42.3%
High School or Higher
54.9%
Foreign Born
1.6%
Veterans
10.1%
Married
66.1%
Avg Household Size
2.2
Marital Status by Age
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Emerald Isle, NC has a population of 3,915 with a median age of 58.7. The racial makeup is 93.2% White, 0.2% Hispanic, 0.3% Black. About 42.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 1.6%.