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Engelhard, North Carolina

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Population in 2010: 445.
Males: 216  (48.6%)
Females: 229  (51.4%)
Median resident age:

63.1 years
North Carolina median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 27824.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $44,580
Engelhard:

$44,580
NC:

$67,481

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $19,800

Engelhard CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $125,786
Engelhard:

$125,786
NC:

$280,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $110,237; detached houses: $107,628

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,079.

March 2022 cost of living index in Engelhard: 82.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 46.1%
(42.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Engelhard, NC (2022)
    • 23891.9%White alone
    • 186.9%Hispanic

Races in Engelhard detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of North Carolina and other state lists, there were 7 registered sex offenders living in Engelhard, North Carolina as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Engelhard is 100 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (37.2%), English (28.0%), Scotch-Irish (24.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 2 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Greenville, NC (77.7 miles , pop. 60,476).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Virginia Beach, VA (91.8 miles , pop. 425,257).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (313.9 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Swan Quarter, NC (4.4 miles ),
Hatteras, NC (5.1 miles ),
Ocracoke, NC (5.2 miles ),
Frisco, NC (5.3 miles),
Manns Harbor, NC (5.4 miles ),
Avon, NC (5.4 miles ),
Salvo, NC (5.4 miles ),
Waves, NC (5.5 miles)

Latitude: 35.51 N, Longitude: 76.00 W

Area code: 252

Distribution of median household income in Engelhard, NC in 2022
Distribution of house value in Engelhard, NC in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.7%
North Carolina:

3.2%

Tornado activity:

Engelhard-area historical tornado activity is below North Carolina state average. It is 51% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/17/1965, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 36.7 miles away from the Engelhard place center killed 2 people and injured 85 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/27/1960, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 9.6 miles away from the place center injured one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Engelhard-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Carolina state average. It is 69% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 197.8 miles away from Engelhard center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 178.5 miles away from Engelhard center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 292.9 miles away from the city center
On 1/15/2019 at 23:30:48, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 204.6 miles away from the city center
On 8/6/1994 at 19:54:09, a magnitude 3.8 (3.6 LG, 3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 52.5 miles away from Engelhard center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 195.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Hyde County (24) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 8

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 19, Fire: 1, Snowfall: 1, Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Main business address for: ECB BANCORP INC (STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS).

Airports and heliports located in Engelhard:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Engelhard:

  • Elizabeth City State University (about 55 miles; Elizabeth City, NC; Full-time enrollment: 2,803)
  • Craven Community College (about 69 miles; New Bern, NC; FT enrollment: 2,712)
  • East Carolina University (about 78 miles; Greenville, NC; FT enrollment: 23,943)
  • Pitt Community College (about 80 miles; Winterville, NC; FT enrollment: 7,026)
  • Regent University (about 91 miles; Virginia Beach, VA; FT enrollment: 3,429)
  • Lenoir Community College (about 91 miles; Kinston, NC; FT enrollment: 2,555)
  • Edgecombe Community College (about 93 miles; Tarboro, NC; FT enrollment: 2,058)

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Hyde County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.7 people
North Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

74.2%
Whole state:

66.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

8.0%
Whole state:

5.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Engelhard (2011 data):

  • The East Carolina Bank: at 35050 Us 264, branch established on 1919/01/01. Info updated 2010/05/27: Bank assets: $921.7 mil, Deposits: $797.6 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 25 total offices, Holding Company: Ecb Bancorp, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Engelhard:

Marital status in Engelhard, NC
  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 59.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 40.6%

For population 25 years and over in Engelhard:

  • High school or higher: 71.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.0
North Carolina average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Engelhard, NC (based on Hyde County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant73614
Evangelical Protestant33413
Other1-
Catholic--
None4,739-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Hyde County:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Hyde County:

1.92 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Hyde County:

11.50 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 10
Hyde County:

19.17 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

7.57 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

12.0%
North Carolina:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Hyde County:

31.2%
State:

28.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.1%
North Carolina:

15.6%

Businesses in Engelhard, NC

  • U.S. Cellular: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Engelhard:

  • WTAR (850 AM; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WCKO (1110 AM; daytime; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WORD BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WPTF (680 AM; 50 kW; RALEIGH, NC; Owner: FIRST STATE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WSMO (1120 AM; 20 kW; CAMP LEJEUNE, NC; Owner: CTC MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WRVA (1140 AM; 50 kW; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFTK (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; WAKE FOREST, NC; Owner: POSITIVE RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WRJR (670 AM; 20 kW; CLAREMONT, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE-PORTSMOUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WJPI (1470 AM; 5 kW; PLYMOUTH, NC; Owner: FREE TEMPLE MINISTRIES INC..)
  • WGH (1310 AM; 20 kW; NEWPORT NEWS, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE BAY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WNCT (1070 AM; 10 kW; GREENVILLE, NC; Owner: WNCT LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDLX (930 AM; 5 kW; WASHINGTON, NC; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WPMH (1010 AM; 10 kW; PORTSMOUTH, VA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Engelhard:

  • WWOC (94.5 FM; HATTERAS, NC; Owner: MAX MEDIA OF THE CAROLINAS LLC)
  • WRSF (105.7 FM; COLUMBIA, NC; Owner: EAST CAROLINA RADIO, INC.)
  • WHYC (88.5 FM; SWAN QUARTER, NC; Owner: HYDE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • WCXL (104.1 FM; KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC; Owner: MAX RADIO OF THE CAROLINAS LICENSES LLC)
  • WERX-FM (102.5 FM; COLUMBIA, NC; Owner: LAWRENCE LOESCH & MARGARET LOESCH)
  • WYND-FM (97.1 FM; HATTERAS, NC; Owner: CONVERGENT BROADCASTING OUTER BANKS LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Engelhard:

  • WUND-TV (Channel 2; COLUMBIA, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • WSKY-TV (Channel 4; MANTEO, NC; Owner: SKY TELEVISION, L.L.C.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 98ft / 30.1mTotal length
  • 12,525Total average daily traffic
  • 844Total average daily truck traffic
  • 24,945Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Engelhard, NC - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 41950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 11980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Engelhard, NC

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Engelhard)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • HP-1086, ENGLEHARD, Hp-1086, Englehard, 39970 Us 264 (Lat: 35.533333 Lon: -75.973056), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 96 m, Call Sign: WPBK642,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.285 MHz, Grant Date: 10/30/2012, Expiration Date: 01/06/2023, Cancellation Date: 03/11/2023, Certifier: Wayne E Eberhard, Registrant: North Carolina State Highway Patrol, 4702 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-4702, Phone: (919) 948-7854, Fax: (919) 662-4444, Email:

  • Us 264 2 Mi N (Lat: 35.533222 Lon: -75.972972), Call Sign: KIS74, Licensee ID: L00018446,
    Assigned Frequencies: 72.0200 MHz, Grant Date: 09/06/2001, Expiration Date: 12/02/2011, Cancellation Date: 12/01/2009, Registrant: State Of North Carolina, 1300 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, Phone: (919) 733-7956

  • Us 264 2.2 Mi Ne (Lat: 35.533222 Lon: -75.972972), Call Sign: KIS874,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.680 MHz, 42.5000 MHz, 42.5200 MHz, 42.6000 MHz, 42.6200 MHz, 42.6400 MHz, Grant Date: 09/13/2011, Expiration Date: 12/09/2021, Cancellation Date: 02/12/2022, Registrant: North Carolina State Highway Patrol, 4702 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-4702, Phone: (919) 662-4440, Fax: (919) 662-4444, Email:

  • Us 264 2.2 Mi Ne (Lat: 35.533222 Lon: -75.972972), Structure height: 96 m, Call Sign: WPCG441, Licensee ID: L00018446,
    Assigned Frequencies: 75.8600 MHz, Grant Date: 03/22/2003, Expiration Date: 06/02/2013, Cancellation Date: 12/01/2009, Registrant: State Of North Carolina, 1300 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, Phone: (919) 792-4101

  • St Rd 1311 3 Mi N Jct 264 (Lat: 35.534889 Lon: -76.032694), Call Sign: KTY788, Licensee ID: L00698072,
    Assigned Frequencies: 35.7800 MHz, Grant Date: 09/29/2003, Expiration Date: 06/02/2013, Cancellation Date: 08/03/2013, Registrant: Williford Jr, Charles E

  • Us 264 2.2 Mi Ne (Lat: 35.533389 Lon: -75.973083), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 96 m, Call Sign: WPUJ604,
    Assigned Frequencies: 47.3200 MHz, Grant Date: 01/11/2022, Expiration Date: 03/18/2032, Certifier: Barry D Harbinson, Registrant: Nc Dept Of Transportation, 124 Dot Drive, Asheboro, NC 27205, Phone: (336) 625-4796, Fax: (336) 625-6942, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • HP-1086, Engelhard, Us-264 2 Miles North Of (Lat: 35.533333 Lon: -75.973056), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 96 m, Call Sign: WQFS741,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6615.00 MHz, 6835.00 MHz, Grant Date: 07/06/2016, Expiration Date: 09/25/2026, Certifier: Harold Meacombs, Registrant: North Carolina State Highway Patrol, 4231 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-4231, Phone: (919) 662-4440, Fax: (919) 662-4444, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KI4KRY, Licensee ID: L01032000, Grant Date: 04/02/2015, Expiration Date: 06/20/2025, Certifier: Romulus S Spencer Iii, Registrant: Romulus S Spencer Iii, 95 Spencer Ln, Engelhard, NC 27824


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-24-260 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 135 mph), Engine: LYCOMING TI0-540 SER (310 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8578P, N8578P, N-8578P, Serial Number: 24-4035, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 10/07/1964, Certificate Issue Date: 10/30/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Gregory Curtis Gibbs, Po Box 402, Engelhard, NC 27824

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Engelhard, NC
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Engelhard, NC
  • 60.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 20.6%Electricity
  • 19.0%Utility gas


Engelhard compared to North Carolina state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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