Pantego, North Carolina

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Population in 2022: 161 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -5.3%
 
Males: 82  (51.3%)
Females: 79  (48.7%)
Median resident age:

9.4 years
North Carolina median age:

39.2 years

Zip code: 27860

Estimated median household income in 2022: $68,609 (it was $41,250 in 2000)
Pantego:

$68,609
NC:

$67,481

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $15,129 (it was $18,030 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $123,397 (it was $64,100 in 2000)
Pantego:

$123,397
NC:

$280,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $155,739; detached houses: $160,475; mobile homes: $96,203

Median gross rent in 2022: $787.

March 2022 cost of living index in Pantego: 78.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.7%
(7.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 35.0% for Black residents)
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  • Races in Pantego, NC (2022)
    • 28663.6%Hispanic
    • 15133.6%White alone
    • 194.2%Black alone



According to our research of North Carolina and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Pantego, North Carolina as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Pantego is 79 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (11.2%), Dutch (6.3%), European (1.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 7 feet

Land area: 0.80 square miles.

Population density: 201 people per square mile   (very low).

Pantego, North Carolina map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $752 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $667 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Greenville, NC (40.1 miles , pop. 60,476).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Virginia Beach, VA (92.1 miles , pop. 425,257).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (316.2 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Belhaven, NC (1.9 miles ),
Bath, NC (3.4 miles ),
Pinetown, NC (3.4 miles),
Bayview, NC (3.6 miles ),
Plymouth, NC (4.4 miles ),
River Road, NC (4.4 miles ),
Roper, NC (4.5 miles ),
Jamesville, NC (4.5 miles )

Latitude: 35.59 N, Longitude: 76.66 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 252

Distribution of median household income in Pantego, NC in 2022
Distribution of house value in Pantego, NC in 2022

Pantego satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
North Carolina:

3.2%
Most common industries in Pantego, NC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (19.4%)
  • Construction (12.9%)
  • Data processing, libraries, other information services (12.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.7%)
  • Health care (8.1%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (8.1%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (6.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (25.8%)
  • Data processing, libraries, other information services (25.8%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (12.9%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (9.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.5%)
  • Truck transportation (6.5%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (3.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (38.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (19.4%)
  • Health care (16.1%)
  • Lumber & other construction materials merchant wholesalers (6.5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (6.5%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (3.2%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (3.2%)
Most common occupations in Pantego, NC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (14.5%)
  • Librarians, curators, and archivists (12.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.1%)
  • Painters and paperhangers (8.1%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Rail and water transportation workers (4.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Librarians, curators, and archivists (19.4%)
  • Painters and paperhangers (16.1%)
  • Rail and water transportation workers (9.7%)
  • Top executives (6.5%)
  • Computer specialists (6.5%)
  • Customer service representatives (6.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (29.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (16.1%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (12.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.5%)
  • Librarians, curators, and archivists (6.5%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.5%)

Average climate in Pantego, North Carolina

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Pantego, North Carolina average temperatures Pantego, North Carolina average precipitation Pantego, North Carolina humidity Pantego, North Carolina wind speed Pantego, North Carolina snowfall Pantego, North Carolina sunshine Pantego, North Carolina clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 39.0. This is significantly better than average.

City:

39.0
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.272. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 11.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.272
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 26.9. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 20.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

26.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 9.42. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 19.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.42
U.S.:

19.21
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2015 was 7.05. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.05
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Pantego-area historical tornado activity is near North Carolina state average. It is 13% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/28/1984, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 31.1 miles away from the Pantego town center killed 16 people and injured 153 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 3/17/1965, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 25.4 miles away from the town center killed 2 people and injured 85 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Pantego-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Carolina state average. It is 65% 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 175.6 miles away from Pantego center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 255.5 miles away from Pantego center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 154.7 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 171.1 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 36.3 miles away from the city center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 178.6 miles away from Pantego 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 Beaufort County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 8

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 18, Tropical Storms: 2, Flood: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowfall: 1, Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Pantego topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Pantego:

  • VIDANT PUNGO HOSPITAL (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; BELHAVEN, NC)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Pantego:

  • East Carolina University (about 40 miles; Greenville, NC; Full-time enrollment: 23,943)
  • Craven Community College (about 42 miles; New Bern, NC; FT enrollment: 2,712)
  • Pitt Community College (about 43 miles; Winterville, NC; FT enrollment: 7,026)
  • Elizabeth City State University (about 54 miles; Elizabeth City, NC; FT enrollment: 2,803)
  • Edgecombe Community College (about 56 miles; Tarboro, NC; FT enrollment: 2,058)
  • Lenoir Community College (about 57 miles; Kinston, NC; FT enrollment: 2,555)
  • Coastal Carolina Community College (about 70 miles; Jacksonville, NC; FT enrollment: 4,502)

Private high schools in Pantego:

  • TERRA CEIA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 148, Location: 4428 CHRISTIAN SCHOOL RD, Grades: PK-12)
  • HOPE MENNONITE SCHOOL (Students: 36, Location: 680 MAINSTEM RD, Grades: UG-10)

Points of interest:

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

2.5 people
North Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

62.5%
Whole state:

66.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.2%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.4% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Pantego:

Marital status in Pantego, NC
  • Never married: 20.6%
  • Now married: 61.8%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 1.9%
  • Divorced: 14.6%

For population 25 years and over in Pantego:

  • High school or higher: 91.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.4%
  • Unemployed: 8.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.2
North Carolina average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Pantego, NC (based on Beaufort County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant15,67897
Mainline Protestant6,69347
Black Protestant2,19219
Catholic1,0201
Other3953
None21,781-
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: 11
This county:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.22 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Here:

1.10 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 27
Beaufort County:

5.92 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

4.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 31
Here:

6.79 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.57 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

11.2%
North Carolina:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Beaufort County:

34.1%
State:

28.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

17.0%
North Carolina:

15.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

49.7%
North Carolina:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

44.7%
North Carolina:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Pantego:

30.3
State:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

14.9%
State:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Pantego:

15.5%
North Carolina:

10.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Pantego:

6.5
North Carolina:

6.8

Overweight people:
Pantego:

39.8%
North Carolina:

33.7%

General health condition:
Pantego:

52.0%
State:

55.8%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

81.8%
North Carolina:

79.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Pantego, NC Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$4,687
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$44
Sewerage 0$0 1$122
Totals for Government 0$0 7$4,853

Pantego government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $64,000 ($397.52)
    Central Staff Services: $39,000 ($242.24)
    General Public Buildings: $16,000 ($99.38)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $6,000 ($37.27)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($18.63)

Pantego government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $19,000 ($118.01)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $20,000 ($124.22)
    Highways: $7,000 ($43.48)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $45,000 ($279.50)
    Property: $36,000 ($223.60)

Strongest AM radio stations in Pantego:

  • WJPI (1470 AM; 5 kW; PLYMOUTH, NC; Owner: FREE TEMPLE MINISTRIES INC..)
  • WDLX (930 AM; 5 kW; WASHINGTON, NC; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WTAR (850 AM; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WCKO (1110 AM; daytime; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WORD BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WNCT (1070 AM; 10 kW; GREENVILLE, NC; Owner: WNCT LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WPTF (680 AM; 50 kW; RALEIGH, NC; Owner: FIRST STATE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WSMO (1120 AM; 20 kW; CAMP LEJEUNE, NC; Owner: CTC MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WFTK (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; WAKE FOREST, NC; Owner: POSITIVE RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WRVA (1140 AM; 50 kW; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRJR (670 AM; 20 kW; CLAREMONT, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE-PORTSMOUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WGH (1310 AM; 20 kW; NEWPORT NEWS, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE BAY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WGHB (1250 AM; 5 kW; FARMVILLE, NC; Owner: CONNER MEDIA, INC.)
  • WRNS (960 AM; 5 kW; KINSTON, NC; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Pantego:

  • WERO (93.3 FM; WASHINGTON, NC; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WCBZ (103.7 FM; WILLIAMSTON, NC; Owner: ABG NORTH CAROLINA, LLC)
  • WQZL (101.1 FM; BELHAVEN, NC; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WNCT-FM (107.9 FM; GREENVILLE, NC; Owner: WNCT LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRSF (105.7 FM; COLUMBIA, NC; Owner: EAST CAROLINA RADIO, INC.)
  • WMGV (103.3 FM; NEWPORT, NC; Owner: WMGV LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTRG (100.7 FM; ROCKY MOUNT, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WERX-FM (102.5 FM; COLUMBIA, NC; Owner: LAWRENCE LOESCH & MARGARET LOESCH)
  • WCZI (98.3 FM; WASHINGTON, NC; Owner: ABG NORTH CAROLINA, LLC)
  • WWOC (94.5 FM; HATTERAS, NC; Owner: MAX MEDIA OF THE CAROLINAS LLC)
  • WIKS (101.9 FM; NEW BERN, NC; Owner: WIKS LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WPNC-FM (95.9 FM; PLYMOUTH, NC; Owner: DURLYN BROADCASTING, CO.)
  • WXNR (99.5 FM; GRIFTON, NC; Owner: WXNR LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Pantego:

  • WUND-TV (Channel 2; COLUMBIA, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • WITN-TV (Channel 7; WASHINGTON, NC; Owner: WITN LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WNCT-TV (Channel 9; GREENVILLE, 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)
  • WFTB-LP (Channel 55; WILLIAMSTON, ETC., NC; Owner: FREE TEMPLE MINISTRIES, INC.)

Pantego fatal accident list:

Mar 21, 2015 07:03 PM, Sr-99, Lat: 35.588014, Lon: -76.654439, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Sep 9, 2012 01:04 AM, Us-264, Seed Tick Neck Rd., Lat: 35.543958, Lon: -76.704956, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Nov 29, 2012 10:24 AM, Sr-99, Indian Run Rd, Lat: 35.633614, Lon: -76.612267, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 112ft / 33.7mTotal length
  • 14,520Total average daily traffic
  • 1,078Total average daily truck traffic
  • 29,040Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Pantego, NC - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11960-1969
  • 22000-2009
  • 72010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Pantego, NC

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

21 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Pantego)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Pantego, NC)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • STATION, 3/4 W Of Nc 99 (Lat: 35.604306 Lon: -76.685750), Overall height: 96 m, Call Sign: WNEH961,
    Assigned Frequencies: 952.443 MHz, 928.443 MHz, Grant Date: 03/09/2012, Expiration Date: 04/21/2022, Cancellation Date: 06/25/2022, Certifier: Billy L Waters, Registrant: Tideland Electric Membership Corporation, 25831 Us Hwy 264e, Pantego, NC 27860, Phone: (252) 934-3046, Email:

  • 5GW0957B, 4711 Nc Highway N (Lat: 35.629472 Lon: -76.558361), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.5 m, Call Sign: WRCT890,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz... (+20 more), Grant Date: 01/30/2019, Expiration Date: 01/30/2029, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • PANTEGO, Nc Hwy 99 (Lat: 35.595333 Lon: -76.664861), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.6 m, Call Sign: WRYF416,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/02/2023, Expiration Date: 08/02/2033, Certifier: Douglas Chambers, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Pantego)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

23 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Pantego)

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 12. The highest number of fire incidents - 22 took place in 2017, and the least - 3 in 2018. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Pantego, NC When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (38.2%), and Structure Fires (35.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Pantego, NC
    • 7638.2%Outside Fires
    • 7035.2%Structure Fires
    • 4120.6%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 126.0%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Pantego, NC
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Pantego, NC
  • 49.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 43.7%Electricity
  • 7.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Pantego, NC
  • 50.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 50.0%Electricity


Pantego compared to North Carolina state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 6 pilots and 4 other airmen in this city.
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