Half Moon is a CDP located in Onslow County North Carolina. Half Moon has a 2024 population of 8,386. Half Moon is currently growing at a rate of 0.04% annually and its population has increased by 0.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,384 in 2020.
The average household income in Half Moon is $80,812 with a poverty rate of 12.43%. The median age in Half Moon is 26.7 years: 25.9 years for males, and 27.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Half Moon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,024 | 64.58% |
| Black or African American | 1,412 | 18.15% |
| Two or more races | 713 | 9.16% |
| Asian | 374 | 4.81% |
| Other race | 184 | 2.37% |
| Native American | 73 | 0.94% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,820 | 2.75 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Married | 1,636 | 3.14 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Non Family | 700 | 1.47 | 86 | 14 |
| Male | 246 | 2.36 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
| Female | 238 | 4.3 | 54.6 | 45.4 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
77.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 151 | 3.68% |
| Associates Degree | 440 | 10.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 596 | 14.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 351 | 8.57% |
| High School Graduate | 1,671 | 40.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23 | 0.56% |
| Some College | 866 | 21.13% |
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 | 2,516 | 2,436 | 416 |
| Black | 755 | 753 | 258 |
| Hispanic | 397 | 397 | 28 |
| 2+ Races | 260 | 260 | 200 |
| Asian | 188 | 96 | 45 |
| Other Race | 161 | 161 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 76.92%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,930 | $55,417 | $54,306 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,486 | $0 | $83,966 |
| High School Graduate | $35,976 | $37,080 | $31,114 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,164 | $50,525 | $36,700 |
| Some College | $47,257 | $49,591 | $30,543 |
$48,164
Average Earnings
$50,525
Average Male
$36,700
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.74% of Half Moon residents speak only English, while 5.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,202 | 506 | 12.04% |
| Hispanic | 1,140 | 269 | 23.6% |
| Black | 1,412 | 176 | 12.46% |
| Multiple | 713 | 94 | 13.18% |
| Other | 184 | 48 | 26.09% |
| Asian | 374 | 8 | 2.14% |
12.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.61%
Male Poverty Rate
10.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Half Moon is Other, with 26.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Half Moon is Asian, with 2.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 23.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.22% |
| Some College | 6.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 55.35% |
| Male Employed | 6.88% |
| Female Employed | 4.81% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,098 | $78,357 |
| Households | $61,848 | $80,812 |
| Married Families | $83,922 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,367 | $81,803 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.9%
Male Marriage Rate
56.7%
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
1,183
Number of Veterans
1,073
Male Veterans
110
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 630 |
| First Gulf War | 399 |
| Vietnam | 216 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 360 |
| 18 to 34 | 357 |
| 55 to 64 | 187 |
| 65 to 74 | 157 |
| 75+ | 122 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 893 | 25.43% |
| Hispanic | 227 | 54.05% |
| Black | 204 | 23.72% |
| Other Race | 75 | 40.76% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 3.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67%
Labor Force Participation
56.7%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
46.11%
Born in Half Moon
95.55%
Native Born
4.45%
Foreign Born
0.17%
Non Citizen
4.28%
Naturalized
95.55% of Half Moon residents were born in the United States, with 46.11% having been born in North Carolina. 0.17% 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 | 8,386 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 2023 | 8,383 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 2022 | 8,381 | -16 | -0.19% |
| 2021 | 8,397 | 13 | 0.16% |
| 2020 | 8,384 | 141 | 1.71% |
| 2019 | 8,243 | 574 | 7.48% |
| 2018 | 7,669 | -27 | -0.35% |
| 2017 | 7,696 | 70 | 0.92% |
| 2016 | 7,626 | -289 | -3.65% |
| 2015 | 7,915 | -740 | -8.55% |
| 2014 | 8,655 | -121 | -1.38% |
| 2013 | 8,776 | 402 | 4.8% |
| 2012 | 8,374 | -198 | -2.31% |
| 2011 | 8,572 | 220 | 2.63% |
| 2010 | 8,352 | 0 | 0% |