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Beaufort, NC vs Emerald Isle, NC

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- Emerald Isle is 0% more densely populated than Beaufort.
- People are 50.3% more likely to be married in Emerald Isle.
- The Median Age is 6.2 years older in Emerald Isle.
 Beaufort, NCEmerald Isle, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock3,844329,725,481
 Female Population57.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population42.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock57.338.4
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 Population - 20104,191  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock3,488285,036,114
 Population - 19903,808  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock5.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now17.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock780.893.4
 Land Area4.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Beaufort, NCEmerald Isle, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock2.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock1.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock7.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock11.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 648.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock21.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 849.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Beaufort, NCEmerald Isle, NCUnited States
 White80.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.4%12.2%
 Asian0.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock1.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Beaufort, NCEmerald Isle, NCUnited States
 Married Population48.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock70.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock27.7%50.2%
 Never Married24.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.2%10.8%
 Widowed11.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.182.60
 Households2,270  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,30480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children12.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock71.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,124  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock6.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.0%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Beaufort    5 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Background: I'm a medical professional considering moving to NC. Was in the Albermarle Sound area last week and on walking down a dock, noticed large swarms of tiny  More

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Over 16 years ago

The other poster is correct, outdoor activities slow down in the winter, but the social scene stays warm with house parties, pot lucks, concerts, bridge and Scrabble,  More

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Over 16 years ago

The other poster is correct, outdoor activities do slow down in the coastal winters, but the social scene stays warm with house parties, bridge, Scrabble, pot lucks,  More

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Reviews for Emerald Isle    1 Reviews

If you're seeking that perfect family vacation beach getaway on the North Carolina coast, it just doesn't get any better than Emerald Isle. Offering so many great things  More

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