Harkers Island, North Carolina

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Population in 2010: 1,207.
Population change since 2000: -20.9%
Males: 542  (44.9%)
Females: 665  (55.1%)
Median resident age:

59.0 years
North Carolina median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 28531.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $67,720 (it was $33,125 in 2000)
Harkers Island:

$67,720
NC:

$67,481

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,125 (it was $19,790 in 2000)

Harkers Island CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $294,217 (it was $97,700 in 2000)
Harkers Island:

$294,217
NC:

$280,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $337,979; detached houses: $373,472; mobile homes: $173,355

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,018.

March 2022 cost of living index in Harkers Island: 81.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.9%
(9.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Harkers Island, NC (2022)
    • 1,05793.7%White alone
    • 393.5%Black alone
    • 90.8%Asian alone
    • 50.4%Two or more races

Races in Harkers Island detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of North Carolina and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Harkers Island, North Carolina as of April 29, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Harkers Island is 1,518 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: English (24.8%), Irish (12.4%), Scottish (9.9%), American (9.7%), Scotch-Irish (7.0%), African (6.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 6 feet

Land area: 2.55 square miles.

Population density: 474 people per square mile   (low).

Harkers Island, North Carolina map

1 resident is foreign born

This place:

0.1%
North Carolina:

5.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,194 (0.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,095 (0.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jacksonville, NC (48.8 miles , pop. 66,715).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Raleigh, NC (141.3 miles , pop. 276,093).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (374.9 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Gloucester, NC (1.5 miles ),
Marshallberg, NC (1.8 miles ),
Beaufort, NC (2.4 miles ),
Davis, NC (3.0 miles ),
Atlantic Beach, NC (3.2 miles ),
Morehead City, NC (3.3 miles ),
Pine Knoll Shores, NC (3.9 miles ),
Atlantic, NC (4.2 miles )

Latitude: 34.69 N, Longitude: 76.56 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 252

Distribution of median household income in Harkers Island, NC in 2022
Distribution of house value in Harkers Island, NC in 2022
Harkers Island satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
North Carolina:

3.2%
Most common industries in Harkers Island, NC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (14.8%)
  • Educational services (11.8%)
  • Health care (10.1%)
  • Public administration (9.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (24.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (15.6%)
  • Public administration (13.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (12.8%)
  • Educational services (4.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.3%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (24.3%)
  • Educational services (23.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (15.1%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.8%)
  • Social assistance (4.8%)
  • Private households (4.4%)
  • Clothing & accessories, including shoe, stores (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Harkers Island, NC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (9.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.2%)
  • Carpenters (6.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (15.6%)
  • Carpenters (9.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9.7%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (7.1%)
  • Rail and water transportation workers (6.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Top executives (3.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (13.1%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (12.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.6%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (7.6%)
  • Child care workers (7.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.8%)

Average climate in Harkers Island, North Carolina

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Harkers Island, North Carolina average temperatures Harkers Island, North Carolina average precipitation Harkers Island, North Carolina humidity Harkers Island, North Carolina wind speed Harkers Island, North Carolina snowfall Harkers Island, North Carolina sunshine Harkers Island, North Carolina clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 62.9. This is about average.

City:

62.9
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 38.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

38.1
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Harkers Island-area historical tornado activity is below North Carolina state average. It is 52% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/20/1989, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 0.5 miles away from the Harkers Island place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 9/15/1990, a category F2 tornado 0.5 miles away from the place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Harkers Island-area historical earthquake activity is above North Carolina state average. It is 72% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 235.3 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 283.4 miles away from the city center
On 8/6/1994 at 19:54:09, a magnitude 3.8 (3.6 LG, 3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 28.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 240.8 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 213.8 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 229.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Carteret County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 8

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 19, Snowfall: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Harkers Island topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Harkers Island:

  • HARBORVIEW HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; MOREHEAD CITY, NC)
  • BMA OF CRYSTAL COAST INC (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; MOREHEAD CITY, NC)
  • CARTERET GENERAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 12 miles away; MOREHEAD CITY, NC)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Harkers Island:

  • Craven Community College (about 43 miles; New Bern, NC; Full-time enrollment: 2,712)
  • Coastal Carolina Community College (about 48 miles; Jacksonville, NC; FT enrollment: 4,502)
  • Lenoir Community College (about 69 miles; Kinston, NC; FT enrollment: 2,555)
  • Pitt Community College (about 77 miles; Winterville, NC; FT enrollment: 7,026)
  • East Carolina University (about 78 miles; Greenville, NC; FT enrollment: 23,943)
  • University of North Carolina Wilmington (about 82 miles; Wilmington, NC; FT enrollment: 13,112)
  • Miller-Motte College-Wilmington (about 83 miles; Wilmington, NC; FT enrollment: 2,395)

Public elementary/middle school in Harkers Island:

See full list of schools located in Harkers Island

Points of interest:

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Church in Harkers Island: Refuge Fellowship Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Lake: Willow Pond (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Janes Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: Core Sound Waterfowl Museum (1785 Island Road), United States Government - Commerce Department Of- National Park Ser (Recreation Areas; 131 Charles Street), Cape Lookout National Seashore (Recreation Areas; 131 Charles Street), Catamarine (Tours & Charters; 211 Johnson St).

Hotel: Harkers Island Fishing Center (1002 Island Road).

Carteret County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
North Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

74.9%
Whole state:

66.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.3%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.1% of all households
5 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers in 2010
6 people in nursing homes in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Harkers Island:

Marital status in Harkers Island, NC
  • Never married: 20.8%
  • Now married: 62.0%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 5.9%
  • Divorced: 10.7%

For population 25 years and over in Harkers Island:

  • High school or higher: 86.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.0%
  • Unemployed: 2.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.3
North Carolina average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Harkers Island, NC (based on Carteret County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant15,89673
Mainline Protestant9,17134
Catholic2,3451
Other1,1476
Black Protestant8137
None37,097-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 15
Carteret County:

2.38 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Carteret County:

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Carteret County:

0.48 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 43
Here:

6.81 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

4.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 96
Carteret County:

15.20 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

7.57 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Carteret County:

11.0%
North Carolina:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.3%
North Carolina:

28.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Carteret County:

15.0%
North Carolina:

15.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

49.4%
State:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Harkers Island:

46.9%
North Carolina:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

30.1
North Carolina:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
Harkers Island:

23.8%
State:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Harkers Island:

20.5%
State:

10.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Harkers Island:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

44.2%
State:

33.7%

General health condition:
Here:

52.7%
North Carolina:

55.8%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

75.7%
State:

79.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Harkers Island, NC Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Harkers Island:

  • WBTB (1400 AM; 1 kW; BEAUFORT, NC; Owner: EASTERN CAROLINA BROADCASTING COMPAN)
  • WSMO (1120 AM; 20 kW; CAMP LEJEUNE, NC; Owner: CTC MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WPTF (680 AM; 50 kW; RALEIGH, NC; Owner: FIRST STATE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WTAR (850 AM; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WSTK (910 AM; 5 kW; JACKSONVILLE, NC; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCKO (1110 AM; daytime; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WORD BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WFTK (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; WAKE FOREST, NC; Owner: POSITIVE RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WJCV (1290 AM; 5 kW; JACKSONVILLE, NC; Owner: DOWN EAST BROADCASTING CO INC.)
  • WNCT (1070 AM; 10 kW; GREENVILLE, NC; Owner: WNCT LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDLX (930 AM; 5 kW; WASHINGTON, NC; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WRVA (1140 AM; 50 kW; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTRU (830 AM; 50 kW; KERNERSVILLE, NC; Owner: TRUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WANG (1330 AM; daytime; 1 kW; HAVELOCK, NC; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Harkers Island:

  • WTKF (107.3 FM; ATLANTIC, NC; Owner: ATLANTIC RIDGE TELECASTERS, INC.)
  • WRHT (96.3 FM; MOREHEAD CITY, NC; Owner: ABG NORTH CAROLINA, LLC)
  • WLGP (100.3 FM; HARKERS ISLAND, NC; Owner: BARINOWSKI INVESTMENT COMPANY)
  • W218AR (91.5 FM; BEAUFORT, NC; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WOTJ (90.7 FM; MOREHEAD CITY, NC; Owner: GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL)
  • WMGV (103.3 FM; NEWPORT, NC; Owner: WMGV LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBJD (91.5 FM; ATLANTIC BEACH, NC; Owner: CRAVEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WANG-FM (105.1 FM; HAVELOCK, NC; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WRUP (97.9 FM; BAYBORO, NC; Owner: CONNER MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WNBR (94.1 FM; ORIENTAL, NC; Owner: ABG NORTH CAROLINA, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Harkers Island:

  • WFXI (Channel 8; MOREHEAD CITY, NC; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF EASTERN CAROLINA LICENSE LLC)
  • W05BI (Channel 5; MOREHEAD CITY, NC; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCTI-TV (Channel 12; NEW BERN, NC; Owner: EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WUNM-TV (Channel 19; JACKSONVILLE, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)

Harkers Island fatal accident list:

Apr 19, 1976 02:50 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Apr 19, 1975 02:50 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 200ft / 60.6mTotal length
  • 7,600Total average daily traffic
  • 532Total average daily truck traffic
  • 15,200Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • (Harkers Island) 175 Guthrie Drive (Lat: 34.697472 Lon: -76.556889), Type: Tank, Structure height: 39.7 m, Call Sign: KNKN944
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 08/31/2021, Expiration Date: 10/01/2031, Certifier: Gregory M RomanoRegistrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Harkers Island Electric Membership Corp Office (Lat: 34.694611 Lon: -76.550194), Call Sign: KIK432, Licensee ID: L00043042,
    Assigned Frequencies: 37.4600 MHz, Grant Date: 03/15/2005, Expiration Date: 02/09/2015, Cancellation Date: 04/11/2015, Registrant: Harkers Island Electric Membership Corp, Harkers Island, NC 28531, Phone: (252) 728-3769


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

5
  • State Rd 1335 (Lat: 34.696556 Lon: -76.557694), Type: Building, Overall height: 10 m, Call Sign: WHX650, Licensee ID: L00013121,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.425 MHz, 156.450 MHz, 156.800 MHz, Grant Date: 05/25/1994, Expiration Date: 05/25/1999, Cancellation Date: 05/06/2001, Registrant: Harkers Island Fishing Center, 1335 State Rd, Harkers Island, NC 28531

  • 1390 Island Rd 1 14 Mi W Of Shell Point (Lat: 34.688500 Lon: -76.542972), Type: Building, Overall height: 6 m, Call Sign: WRD595,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.450 MHz, 156.575 MHz, 156.800 MHz, Grant Date: 12/19/2000, Expiration Date: 02/16/2006, Cancellation Date: 04/22/2006, Registrant: D B Barbour, 1390 Island Rd, Harkers Island, NC 28531

  • 1698 Island Rd (Lat: 34.685722 Lon: -76.531583), Type: Building, Overall height: 5 m, Call Sign: WXZ260, Licensee ID: L00016579,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.425 MHz, 156.450 MHz, 156.800 MHz, 156.900 MHz, Grant Date: 02/01/2001, Expiration Date: 03/26/2011, Cancellation Date: 05/28/2011, Registrant: Calico Jacks Inn & Marina Inc, 1698 Island Rd, Harkers Island, NC 28531

  • 1698 Island Rd (Lat: 34.685722 Lon: -76.531583), Type: Bant, Structure height: 5 m, Overall height: 9 m, Call Sign: WQNM898,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.425 MHz, 156.450 MHz, 156.800 MHz, 156.900 MHz, Grant Date: 03/28/2011, Expiration Date: 03/28/2021, Cancellation Date: 05/29/2021, Certifier: Rose M Hatcher, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E #501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

  • 404 Bayview Dr (Lat: 34.782333 Lon: -76.549889), Type: Tower, Structure height: 14 m, Overall height: 19 m, Call Sign: WQPK578,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.800 MHz, 156.950 MHz, 156.975 MHz, 156.900 MHz, Grant Date: 06/14/2012, Expiration Date: 06/14/2022, Cancellation Date: 08/20/2022, Certifier: Arthur E Carter Jr, Registrant: #3 Marine Towing & Environmental, 404 Bayview Dr, Harkers Island, NC 28531, Phone: (252) 772-5088, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: N4XOE, Previous Call Sign: KC4MSM, Licensee ID: L00640086, Grant Date: 12/10/2012, Expiration Date: 02/19/2023, Certifier: Harvey L Purcell, Registrant: Harvey L Purcell, 115 Diamond City Dr, Harkers Island, NC 28531

  • Call Sign: KM4NRZ, Licensee ID: L01971287, Grant Date: 10/01/2015, Expiration Date: 10/01/2025, Cancellation Date: 09/30/2016, Certifier: Joshua L Guthrie, Registrant: Joshua L Guthrie, 577 Bayview Dr, Harkers Island, NC 28531

  • Call Sign: AC4JG, Previous Call Sign: KM4NRZ, Licensee ID: L01971287, Grant Date: 09/30/2016, Expiration Date: 09/30/2026, Certifier: Joshua L Guthrie, Registrant: Joshua L Guthrie, 577 Bayview Dr, Harkers Island, NC 28531


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: HAINES JOSEPH E SHA-GLASAIR (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 334JH, N334JH, N-334JH, Serial Number: 608, Year manufactured: 1987, Airworthiness Date: 06/28/1988, Certificate Issue Date: 03/04/2003
    Registrant (Individual): Joseph E Haines, 105 Maxwell Dr, Harkers Island, NC 28531

2007 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2007 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 10. The highest number of reported fires - 26 took place in 2011, and the least - 2 in 2007. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Harkers Island, NC When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (53.8%), and Outside Fires (33.6%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Harkers Island, NC
    • 6453.8%Structure Fires
    • 4033.6%Outside Fires
    • 1210.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 32.5%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Harkers Island, NC
Most common first names in Harkers Island, NC among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William1771.7 years
James1668.4 years
Mary1376.6 years
John977.0 years
Walter974.4 years
David965.5 years
Robert771.4 years
Charles676.5 years
Carl677.3 years
Thomas667.8 years
Most common last names in Harkers Island, NC among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Willis8572.5 years
Guthrie5875.0 years
Lewis3477.8 years
Rose2678.2 years
Davis2075.0 years
Yeomans1876.9 years
Moore1669.5 years
Nelson1574.9 years
Hancock1384.0 years
Lawrence1370.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Harkers Island, NC
  • 69.7%Electricity
  • 27.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.1%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Harkers Island, NC
  • 64.4%Electricity
  • 25.3%Utility gas
  • 10.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Harkers Island compared to North Carolina state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.

Harkers Island on our top lists:

  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Other Northern Europe (population 500+)"
  • #52 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people moving in compared to moving out (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #91 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #98 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Romney (Republican) in the 2012 Presidential Election (pop. 50,000+)"
There are 2 pilots and 4 other airmen in this city.
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