Porters Neck, NC

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Porters Neck

Neighborhood

New Hanover, NC

Shell Bank / Bayshore

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Porters Neck

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

66.5%

Households with Children

26.5%

School Enrollment K-12

667

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.8%
School Age (5-17): 12.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 13.6%
Working Age (35-54): 23.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.9%
Seniors (65+): 33.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 2.1%
High School / GED: 11.6%
Some College or Associate's: 19.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 66.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 23.2%
Single Parents: 3.3%
Couples & Adults: 43.3%
Living Alone: 30.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
Asian: 5.9%
Black or African American: 2.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 100.0%
South Asian: 0.0%
Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 38.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 3.5%
Other White: 58.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 36.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 51.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 87.6%
Spanish: 4.2%
European & Indo-European: 2.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 4.5%
Arabic: 1.4%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 4.1%
Elementary (1-4): 4.1%
Middle School (5-8): 3.7%
High School (9-12): 3.6%
College / Graduate: 4.3%
Not Enrolled: 80.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources