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Hobucken, North Carolina

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Population in 2010: 129.
Males: 61  (47.3%)
Females: 68  (52.7%)
Median resident age:

53.3 years
North Carolina median age:

45.5 years

Zip code: 28537

Estimated median household income in 2022: $56,960
Hobucken:

$56,960
NC:

$67,481

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,597

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $237,238
Hobucken:

$237,238
NC:

$280,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $288,642; detached houses: $333,882; townhouses or other attached units: $431,723; in 2-unit structures: $188,090; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $342,038; mobile homes: $94,881
March 2022 cost of living index in Hobucken: 79.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Hobucken, NC (2010)
    • 12798.4%White alone
    • 10.8%Two or more races
    • 10.8%Hispanic
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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 3 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Greenville, NC (51.5 miles , pop. 60,476).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Virginia Beach, VA (113.2 miles , pop. 425,257).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (337.8 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Mesic, NC (2.2 miles ),
Vandemere, NC (2.6 miles ),
Stonewall, NC (3.5 miles ),
Aurora, NC (3.6 miles ),
Bayboro, NC (3.7 miles ),
Alliance, NC (3.9 miles ),
Oriental, NC (4.0 miles ),
Grantsboro, NC (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 35.25 N, Longitude: 76.57 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 252

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.4%
North Carolina:

3.2%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 2.43. This is significantly better than average.

City:

2.43
U.S.:

72.56
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.272. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.272
U.S.:

1.515

Tornado activity:

Hobucken-area historical tornado activity is slightly below North Carolina state average. It is 27% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/17/1965, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 1.5 miles away from the Hobucken place center killed 2 people and injured 85 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/28/1984, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 46.5 miles away from the place center killed 16 people and injured 153 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Hobucken-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Carolina state average. It is 70% 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 199.3 miles away from Hobucken center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 267.5 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 16.1 miles away from the city 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 178.1 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 194.5 miles away from the city center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 202.3 miles away from Hobucken 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 Pamlico County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 8

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

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hobucken:

  • Craven Community College (about 32 miles; New Bern, NC; Full-time enrollment: 2,712)
  • East Carolina University (about 52 miles; Greenville, NC; FT enrollment: 23,943)
  • Pitt Community College (about 52 miles; Winterville, NC; FT enrollment: 7,026)
  • Lenoir Community College (about 57 miles; Kinston, NC; FT enrollment: 2,555)
  • Coastal Carolina Community College (about 57 miles; Jacksonville, NC; FT enrollment: 4,502)
  • Edgecombe Community College (about 72 miles; Tarboro, NC; FT enrollment: 2,058)
  • Elizabeth City State University (about 74 miles; Elizabeth City, NC; FT enrollment: 2,803)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Bills Creek Landing (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Hobucken: Pentecostal Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Pamlico 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:

1.9 people
North Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

56.1%
Whole state:

66.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.0%
Whole state:

5.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Hobucken, NC (based on Pamlico County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,33623
Mainline Protestant2,12722
Black Protestant1,39010
Catholic1871
Other2-
None7,102-
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
This county:

2.40 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Here:

1.60 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Here:

4.00 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

4.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Pamlico County:

4.80 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

7.57 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Pamlico County:

12.0%
State:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.7%
North Carolina:

28.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Pamlico County:

15.8%
North Carolina:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Hobucken:

  • WSMO (1120 AM; 20 kW; CAMP LEJEUNE, NC; Owner: CTC MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WDLX (930 AM; 5 kW; WASHINGTON, NC; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WPTF (680 AM; 50 kW; RALEIGH, NC; Owner: FIRST STATE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WTAR (850 AM; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WCKO (1110 AM; daytime; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WORD BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WNCT (1070 AM; 10 kW; GREENVILLE, NC; Owner: WNCT LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WFTK (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; WAKE FOREST, NC; Owner: POSITIVE RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WJPI (1470 AM; 5 kW; PLYMOUTH, NC; Owner: FREE TEMPLE MINISTRIES INC..)
  • WRVA (1140 AM; 50 kW; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRJR (670 AM; 20 kW; CLAREMONT, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE-PORTSMOUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSTK (910 AM; 5 kW; JACKSONVILLE, NC; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRNS (960 AM; 5 kW; KINSTON, NC; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WTRU (830 AM; 50 kW; KERNERSVILLE, NC; Owner: TRUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Hobucken:

  • WQZL (101.1 FM; BELHAVEN, NC; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WMGV (103.3 FM; NEWPORT, NC; Owner: WMGV LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WERO (93.3 FM; WASHINGTON, NC; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WNCT-FM (107.9 FM; GREENVILLE, NC; Owner: WNCT LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WIKS (101.9 FM; NEW BERN, NC; Owner: WIKS LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WWOC (94.5 FM; HATTERAS, NC; Owner: MAX MEDIA OF THE CAROLINAS LLC)
  • WTKF (107.3 FM; ATLANTIC, NC; Owner: ATLANTIC RIDGE TELECASTERS, INC.)
  • WXNR (99.5 FM; GRIFTON, NC; Owner: WXNR LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRUP (97.9 FM; BAYBORO, NC; Owner: CONNER MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WNBR (94.1 FM; ORIENTAL, NC; Owner: ABG NORTH CAROLINA, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Hobucken:

  • WITN-TV (Channel 7; WASHINGTON, NC; Owner: WITN LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WNCT-TV (Channel 9; GREENVILLE, NC; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WUND-TV (Channel 2; COLUMBIA, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • WCTI-TV (Channel 12; NEW BERN, NC; Owner: EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WUNM-TV (Channel 19; JACKSONVILLE, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • WFXI (Channel 8; MOREHEAD CITY, NC; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF EASTERN CAROLINA LICENSE LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 285ft / 86.7mTotal length
  • 1,860Total average daily traffic
  • 120Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Hobucken)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • HOBUCKEN TANK, Hobucken Tank - 0.60mi N Of Sr33 On Sr1230 (Lat: 35.255278 Lon: -76.576944), Type: Tank, Structure height: 35.4 m, Call Sign: WQNS292,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.471 MHz, Grant Date: 04/10/2021, Expiration Date: 05/05/2031, Certifier: Timothy A Buck, Registrant: Micro-Comm, Inc., 15895 S. Pflumm Road, Olathe, KS 66062, Phone: (913) 390-4500, Fax: (913) 390-4550, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • HOBUCKEN, 1 Mi N (Lat: 35.257500 Lon: -76.576111), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 126.5 m, Call Sign: WMW762,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, Grant Date: 01/04/2011, Expiration Date: 02/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 10/04/2017, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 800 17th Street, N.W., Suite #1100, Washington, DC 20006-3906, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

  • 5NB0905A, 632 Lowland Road (Lat: 35.257194 Lon: -76.578611), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 122.5 m, Overall height: 126.5 m, Call Sign: WRBT935,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, Grant Date: 06/19/2018, Expiration Date: 06/19/2028, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Hobucken)


Hobucken compared to North Carolina state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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