Harkers Island is a CDP located in Carteret County North Carolina. Harkers Island has a 2024 population of 1,087. Harkers Island is currently declining at a rate of -0.73% annually and its population has decreased by -17.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,314 in 2020.
The average household income in Harkers Island is $77,530 with a poverty rate of 12.86%. The median age in Harkers Island is 58.3 years: 61.1 years for males, and 57.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Harkers Island was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,051 | 95.2% |
| Black or African American | 40 | 3.62% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.82% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 437 | 2.43 | 80.1 | 19.9 |
| Married | 306 | 2.64 | 85 | 15 |
| Non Family | 95 | 1.81 | 62.1 | 37.9 |
| Female | 36 | 2.36 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.58
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
80.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 116 | 12.78% |
| Associates Degree | 66 | 7.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 107 | 11.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 91 | 10.02% |
| High School Graduate | 264 | 29.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 0.55% |
| Some College | 259 | 28.52% |
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 | 864 | 748 | 198 |
| Black | 40 | 35 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.92%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $97,750 | $98,750 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $13,955 | $0 | $13,955 |
| High School Graduate | $40,000 | $55,313 | $13,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,500 | $45,263 | $13,787 |
| Some College | $39,348 | $39,511 | $0 |
$34,500
Average Earnings
$45,263
Average Male
$13,787
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Harkers Island 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 | 1,051 | 102 | 9.71% |
| Black | 40 | 40 | 100% |
12.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.95%
Male Poverty Rate
22.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Harkers Island is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Harkers Island is White, with 9.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 36.36% |
| High School | 16.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.44% |
| Some College | 3.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 81.4% |
| Female Employed | 29.67% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,958 | $86,577 |
| Households | $67,888 | $77,530 |
| Married Families | $88,800 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,417 | $43,975 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
70.9%
Male Marriage Rate
55.7%
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
92
Number of Veterans
87
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 55 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 39 |
| 65 to 74 | 38 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92 | 9.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
67.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.1%
Labor Force Participation
43.6%
Employment Rate
9.4%
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
72.1%
Born in Harkers Island
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Harkers Island residents were born in the United States, with 72.1% 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 | 1,087 | -8 | -0.73% |
| 2023 | 1,095 | -9 | -0.82% |
| 2022 | 1,104 | -146 | -11.68% |
| 2021 | 1,250 | -64 | -4.87% |
| 2020 | 1,314 | 54 | 4.29% |
| 2019 | 1,260 | -101 | -7.42% |
| 2018 | 1,361 | -86 | -5.94% |
| 2017 | 1,447 | -41 | -2.76% |
| 2016 | 1,488 | -149 | -9.1% |
| 2015 | 1,637 | -34 | -2.03% |
| 2014 | 1,671 | 214 | 14.69% |
| 2013 | 1,457 | 213 | 17.12% |
| 2012 | 1,244 | 66 | 5.6% |
| 2011 | 1,178 | -29 | -2.4% |
| 2010 | 1,207 | 0 | 0% |