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Cost of living in Porters Neck summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Porters Neck. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Porters Neck is 124 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Porters Neck is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Porters Neck is $663,383.
The median income in Porters Neck is $119,979.
Porters Neck's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Porters Neck Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Porters Neck | North Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 181 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Porters Neck, NC Weather
The average high in Porters Neck is 73.1° and the average low is 52.9°.
There are 77.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 57.1 inches of precipitation each year with 1.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Porters Neck |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 73.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 52.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 57.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Porters Neck Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Porters Neck
The current population in Porters Neck is 7,654. The population has increased 53.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,654 | 7.8% |
| 2023 | 7,102 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 7,165 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 7,221 | -6.1% |
| 2020 | 7,693 | 2.1% |
| 2019 | 7,538 | -3.4% |
| 2018 | 7,802 | 4.3% |
| 2017 | 7,483 | 6.1% |
| 2016 | 7,052 | 8.5% |
| 2015 | 6,500 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 6,476 | 7.5% |
| 2013 | 6,026 | 2.6% |
| 2012 | 5,873 | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 5,784 | 16.0% |
| 2010 | 4,988 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Porters Neck
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Porters Neck is:
85.1% White with 6,513 White residents.
2.0% African American with 156 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
5.9% Asian with 451 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 52 Other residents.
1.4% Two Or More with 109 Two Or More residents.
4.9% Hispanic with 373 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Porters Neck | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.1% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.0% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.9% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.4% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.9% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Porters Neck
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Porters Neck is 53.7% female with 4,107 female residents.
Porters Neck is 46.3% male with 3,546 male residents.
| Gender | Porters Neck | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.3% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Porters Neck for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Porters Neck completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Porters Neck completed 9-12th grade.
12.0% of adults in Porters Neck completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Porters Neck completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Porters Neck completed associate's degree.
37.0% of adults in Porters Neck completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Porters Neck completed master's degree.
12.0% of adults in Porters Neck completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Porters Neck completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Porters Neck | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 12.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 37.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 12.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Porters Neck, North Carolina
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1.4% of households in Porters Neck earn Less than $10,000.
1.9% of households in Porters Neck earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.8% of households in Porters Neck earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.2% of households in Porters Neck earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.5% of households in Porters Neck earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.6% of households in Porters Neck earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.7% of households in Porters Neck earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.8% of households in Porters Neck earn $100,000 to $149,999.
18.8% of households in Porters Neck earn $150,000 to $199,999.
22.2% of households in Porters Neck earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Porters Neck | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.4% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.8% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.2% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.5% | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.6% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.7% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.8% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 18.8% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 22.2% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
