27824 Engelhard, NC is a small town in Hyde County with a population of around 2,012. The population density is only 18 people per square mile compared to the US average of 93 people per square mile. In Engelhard, locals and visitors alike can enjoy year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, kayaking, boating, hunting, and hiking through the nearby Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge. There are also plenty of businesses and organizations to explore in Engelhard including the local general store/gas station Spruill's Store & Grillhouse; Boat Shop Motorsports which offers rentals and repairs; Lake Mattamuskeet Lodge for lodging; and the Speckled Trout Marina for access to Lake Mattamuskeet. Engelhard offers some recreational sports during all four seasons such as golfing at Tom’s Cove Park Golf Course or local football games at the Hyde County High School football field.
The population in Engelhard (zip 27824) is 2,012. There are 21 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Engelhard (zip 27824) is 45.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Engelhard (zip 27824) is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Engelhard (zip 27824)
- 38.5% are married
- 6.2% are divorced
- 25.9% are married with children
- 24.2% have children, but are single
Race in Engelhard (zip 27824)
- 58.4% are White
- 27.2% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 13.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander