Porters Neck, NC Demographics

What is the population of Porters Neck?

There are 7,102 residents in Porters Neck, with a median age of 52. Of this, 44.89% are males and 55.11% are females. US-born citizens make up 87.93% of the resident pool in Porters Neck, while non-US-born citizens account for 7.38%. Additionally, 4.69% of the population is represented by non-citizens. A total of 6,240 people in Porters Neck currently live in the same house as they did last year.
Y-o-Y Change
Total Population 7,102 -0.9%
Male Population 3,188 -3.7%
Female Population 3,914 1.6%
Male Population 44.89%
Female Population 55.11%
Y-o-Y Change
Median Age 52 2.4%
Citizen U.S. Born 6,245 0.1%
Citizen not U.S. Born 524 -5.1%
Not Citizen 333 -11.7%
Citizen U.S. Born 87.93%
Citizen not U.S. Born 7.38%
Not Citizen 4.69%
Y-o-Y Change
Moved from Same County 255 13.3%
Moved from Same State 521 4.6%
Moved from Different State 86 -42.3%
Same House as Last Year 6,240 -0.6%
Moved from Same County 3.59%
Moved from Same State 7.34%
Moved from Different State 1.21%
Same House as Last Year 87.86%

What are the employment statistics in Porters Neck?

White-collar workers make up 88.88% of the working population in Porters Neck, while blue-collar employees account for 11.12%. There are also 786 entrepreneurs in Porters Neck (13.88% of the workforce); 4,104 workers employed in private companies (72.46%); and 426 people working in governmental institutions (7.52%).
Y-o-Y Change
White Collar 5,034 87.7%
Blue Collar 630 189.0%
White Collar 88.88%
Blue Collar 11.12%
Y-o-Y Change
Self Employees 786 110.7%
Private Companies 4,104 92.9%
Governmental Workers 426 88.5%
Not for Profit Companies 348 101.2%
Self Employees 13.88%
Private Companies 72.46%
Governmental Workers 7.52%
Not for Profit Companies 6.14%

How many households are there in Porters Neck?

There are a total of 3,244 households in Porters Neck, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 64.83% of these Porters Neck households, while non-family units account for the remaining 35.17%. Additionally, 24.29% of households have children and 75.71% of households are without children.
Y-o-Y Change
Total households 3,244 2.7%
Average People per Household 2 -8.3%
Family Households 2,103 2.3%
Non-Family Households 1,141 3.4%
Family Households 64.83%
Non-Family Households 35.17%
Y-o-Y Change
Households with Children 788 1.4%
Households without Children 2,456 3.1%
Households with Children 24.29%
Households without Children 75.71%

What are the median and average incomes in Porters Neck?

The average annual household income in Porters Neck is $147,807, while the median household income sits at $115,417 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $153,393, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $160,806.
Y-o-Y Change
Average Household Income $147,807 2.7%
Median Household Income $115,417 3.3%
People below Poverty Level 155 -30.2%
People above Poverty Level 6,701 0.9%

How many homeowners and renters are there in Porters Neck?

There are 3,415 housing units in Porters Neck, and the median year in which these properties were built is 2003. Of the 3,244 occupied housing units in Porters Neck, 79.28% are owner-occupied, while 20.72% have renters living in them. Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 61.7% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $517,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,583 per month in Porters Neck.
Y-o-Y Change
Housing Units 3,415 -0.3%
Median Year Built 2003 0.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 66 -4.3%
Built between 1960 and 1969 114 60.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 275 10.0%
Built between 1980 and 1989 265 54.1%
Built between 1990 and 1999 610 -18.1%
Built between 2000 and 2009 1,377 1.2%
Built between 2010 and 2019 637 -4.3%
Built in 2020 or Later 71 42.0%
Y-o-Y Change
Occupied Housing Units 3,244 2.7%
Owner Occupied 2,572 5.6%
Renter Occupied 672 -7.3%
Owner Occupied 79.28%
Renter Occupied 20.72%
Y-o-Y Change
With Mortgage 1,587 7.2%
Without Mortgage 985 3.2%
Median Value with Mortgage $517,300 16.0%
Median Value without Mortgage $534,800 10.7%
Median Housing Costs per Month $1,583 16.6%
With Mortgage 61.7%
Without Mortgage 38.3%

What is the level of education in Porters Neck?

Approximately 15.08% of the population in Porters Neck holds a high school degree (that's 914 residents), while 14.27% have attained a college certificate (865 locals) and 35.59% have a bachelor's degree (2,158 people).
Y-o-Y Change
No High School 65 22.6%
Some High School 914 -0.5%
Some College 865 -16.8%
Associate Degree 367 54.9%
Bachelor's Degree 2,158 -1.8%
Graduate Degree 1,694 -3.6%
No High School 1.07%
Some High School 15.08%
Some College 14.27%
Associate Degree 6.05%
Bachelor's Degree 35.59%
Graduate Degree 27.94%

What is the marital status of Porters Neck residents?

A total of 943 people in Porters Neck have never been married (which represents 15.12% of the total population), while 3,964 of them are wedded (63.55%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 32 (0.51%) and 560 (8.98%), respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Never Married 943 1.2%
Married 3,964 -2.9%
Separated 32 -49.2%
Widowed 771 2.0%
Divorced 560 17.9%
Never Married 15.12%
Married 63.55%
Separated 0.51%
Widowed 12.36%
Divorced 8.98%

What are the most common means of transportation in Porters Neck?

The top three means of transportation people in Porters Neck use to get to work are: car, bicycle and bus or trolley bus.
Y-o-Y Change
Car 1,823 -14.5%

Methodology & Disclaimers

Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.