The small town of Emerald Isle, North Carolina has a population of 3,705 people and a population density of 641 people per square mile. It's located on the Bogue Banks Barrier Island and is part of Carteret County with a total population of 72,264. The area is known for its beautiful beaches and year-round outdoor activities like fishing, camping, boating, sailing, surfing, and more. There are many local businesses including eateries like the Emerald Isle Fish Market & Restaurant as well as the popular Flipperz Family Bar & Grill. Other establishments include art galleries such as Art by the Sea Gallery or retail stores like Beach Outlet that specialize in beachwear and souvenirs. Organizations within the community such as the Emerald Isle Garden Club or the Emerald Isle Historical Society offer various activities for locals to participate in year round. As well as local sporting events such as Emerald Isle's Annual Junior Fishing Tournament that take place annually in July.
The population in Emerald Isle (zip 28594) is 3,705. There are 647 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Emerald Isle (zip 28594) is 57.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Emerald Isle (zip 28594) is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Emerald Isle (zip 28594)
- 72.3% are married
- 10.7% are divorced
- 21.1% are married with children
- 11.8% have children, but are single
Race in Emerald Isle (zip 28594)
- 93.5% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.7% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.8% Two or more races
- 0.5% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander