Harkers Island
Census-designated place in Carteret County, North Carolina
Harkers Island is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Carteret County, North Carolina, with 1,127 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Marshallberg, 2.6 miles N.
- 1,127residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.8 km²
- 503 / sq mipopulation density
- 28531ZIP code
About Harkers Island
Harkers Island is a census-designated place (CDP) in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Harkers Island had a population of 1,127. Harkers Island is unincorporated and receives most public services, including law enforcement and public education, from Carteret County. A membership cooperative provides the island with electric and water services. Major industries on the island include fishing, boat building, tourism, and waterfowl decoy carving.
Formerly named Davers Ile and Craney Island, Harkers Island was occupied by Native Americans of the Coree tribe when the first European explorers arrived in the 16th century. Ownership of Harkers Island was first titled to Farnifold Green, a native of the Carolina colony, by the lord proprietor in 1707. Ebenezer Harker purchased the island in 1730, settled there with his family, and built a plantation and boat yard. The island became known as Harkers Island soon after his death. A large immigration of islanders fleeing the hurricane-ravaged Outer Banks in 1899 dramatically increased the island population, which largely depended on fishing and boat building. Separated from the mainland for centuries, many Harkers Island residents speak a distinct dialect of English, earning them the nickname "Hoi toiders."
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Living in Harkers Island
- Median household income
- $60,000
- Median home value
- $313,100
- Median rent
- $1,125/mo
- Median age
- 61.5
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Harkers Island had 1,127 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,127 |
|---|---|
| Density | 503 per sq mi (194 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Harkers Island at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Carteret County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,127 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.24 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Water area | 1.61 sq mi (4.16 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.6907° N, 76.5295° W |
| ZIP code | 28531 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3729560 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Harkers Island
- Marshallberg2.6 mi N
- Gloucester2.9 mi N
- Beaufort7.2 mi W
- Davis7.8 mi NE
- Morehead City12.1 mi W
- Atlantic Beach12.1 mi W
- Atlantic16.9 mi NE
- Pine Knoll Shores17.3 mi W
- Brandywine Bay17.4 mi W
- Newport20.6 mi W
- Indian Beach20.9 mi W
- Broad Creek22.3 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Harkers Island
What county is Harkers Island in?
Harkers Island is in Carteret County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Harkers Island, NC?
1,127 people lived in Harkers Island at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Harkers Island, NC?
The ZIP code of Harkers Island is 28531.
What is the elevation of Harkers Island?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Harkers Island?
Marshallberg (2.6 mi), Gloucester (2.9 mi), Beaufort (7.2 mi), Davis (7.8 mi), Morehead City (12.1 mi).
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