Skippers Corner is a CDP located in New Hanover County North Carolina. Skippers Corner has a 2024 population of 3,735. Skippers Corner is currently growing at a rate of 1.85% annually and its population has increased by 14.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,250 in 2020.
The average household income in Skippers Corner is $91,795 with a poverty rate of 31.55%. The median age in Skippers Corner is 43 years: 40.8 years for males, and 45.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Skippers Corner was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,245 | 84.64% |
| Black or African American | 294 | 7.67% |
| Other race | 221 | 5.76% |
| Two or more races | 63 | 1.64% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,384 | 2.46 | 90 | 10 |
| Married | 553 | 2.53 | 92.2 | 7.8 |
| Non Family | 353 | 1.37 | 91.5 | 8.5 |
| Male | 259 | 2.62 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
| Female | 219 | 3.86 | 100 | 0 |
2.7
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
90.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 184 | 6.8% |
| Associates Degree | 499 | 18.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 436 | 16.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 210 | 7.76% |
| High School Graduate | 753 | 27.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 106 | 3.92% |
| Some College | 519 | 19.17% |
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 | 2,209 | 2,004 | 595 |
| Black | 283 | 230 | 38 |
| Hispanic | 146 | 117 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 58 | 0 |
| Other Race | 60 | 33 | 0 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,011 | $53,125 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,750 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $23,224 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,340 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,783 | $45,417 | $35,054 |
| Some College | $36,790 | $37,328 | $0 |
$36,783
Average Earnings
$45,417
Average Male
$35,054
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.73% of Skippers Corner residents speak only English, while 4.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,925 | 847 | 28.96% |
| Other | 191 | 191 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 289 | 191 | 66.09% |
| Black | 135 | 38 | 28.15% |
31.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.26%
Male Poverty Rate
31.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Skippers Corner is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Skippers Corner is Black, with 28.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52.8% |
| High School | 32.32% |
| Some College | 21.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 18.35% |
| Male Employed | 6.87% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,250 | $87,893 |
| Households | $67,469 | $91,795 |
| Married Families | $91,328 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,556 | $79,328 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.4%
Male Marriage Rate
40.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
170
Number of Veterans
139
Male Veterans
31
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 53 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Korea | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 66 |
| 65 to 74 | 55 |
| 75+ | 37 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 150 | 5.75% |
| Black | 18 | 6.14% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 2.35% |
| Other Race | 2 | 3.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.1%
Labor Force Participation
46.8%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
69.14%
Born in Skippers Corner
97.5%
Native Born
2.5%
Foreign Born
0.86%
Non Citizen
1.64%
Naturalized
97.5% of Skippers Corner residents were born in the United States, with 69.14% having been born in North Carolina. 0.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,735 | 68 | 1.85% |
| 2023 | 3,667 | 68 | 1.89% |
| 2022 | 3,599 | 85 | 2.42% |
| 2021 | 3,514 | 264 | 8.12% |
| 2020 | 3,250 | 534 | 19.66% |
| 2019 | 2,716 | 133 | 5.15% |
| 2018 | 2,583 | -122 | -4.51% |
| 2017 | 2,705 | -49 | -1.78% |
| 2016 | 2,754 | -129 | -4.47% |
| 2015 | 2,883 | 133 | 4.84% |
| 2014 | 2,750 | -117 | -4.08% |
| 2013 | 2,867 | 161 | 5.95% |
| 2012 | 2,706 | 378 | 16.24% |
| 2011 | 2,328 | -457 | -16.41% |
| 2010 | 2,785 | 0 | 0% |