Cape Colony is a CDP located in Chowan County North Carolina. Cape Colony has a 2024 population of 575. Cape Colony is currently growing at a rate of 7.68% annually but its population has decreased by -23.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 749 in 2020.
The average household income in Cape Colony is $88,234 with a poverty rate of 19.79%. The median age in Cape Colony is 52.2 years: 56.5 years for males, and 42.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cape Colony was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 432 | 91.91% |
| Other race | 21 | 4.47% |
| Two or more races | 17 | 3.62% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 218 | 2.16 | 92.7 | 7.3 |
| Married | 122 | 2.5 | 92.6 | 7.4 |
| Non Family | 82 | 1.13 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 14 | 5.14 | 50 | 50 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.68
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
92.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 4.72% |
| Associates Degree | 100 | 27.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 31 | 8.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 59 | 16.39% |
| High School Graduate | 56 | 15.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 1.94% |
| Some College | 90 | 25% |
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 | 322 | 314 | 78 |
| Other Race | 21 | 12 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.52%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 57.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $64,074 | $0 | $64,537 |
| Some College | $63,565 | $58,929 | $64,398 |
$64,074
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$64,537
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Cape Colony residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 432 | 76 | 17.59% |
| Multiple | 17 | 17 | 100% |
19.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.74%
Male Poverty Rate
22.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cape Colony is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cape Colony is White, with 17.59% 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 47.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 66.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.17% |
| Some College | 3.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.04% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 9.8% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $100,682 | $93,428 |
| Households | $73,438 | $88,234 |
| Married Families | $102,273 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $64,510 | $79,620 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.5%
Male Marriage Rate
56.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
51
Number of Veterans
51
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 51 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 51 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51 | 15.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.7%
Labor Force Participation
55.7%
Employment Rate
0%
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
53.62%
Born in Cape Colony
97.66%
Native Born
2.34%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.34%
Naturalized
97.66% of Cape Colony residents were born in the United States, with 53.62% having been born in North Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 575 | 41 | 7.68% |
| 2023 | 534 | 41 | 8.32% |
| 2022 | 493 | -143 | -22.48% |
| 2021 | 636 | -113 | -15.09% |
| 2020 | 749 | 0 | 0% |