Emerald Isle, North Carolina
Emerald Isle: Town in North Carolina, United States
About
Emerald Isle is a town located in the county of Carteret in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,655 and a population density of 278 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,676 inhabitants.
The town was created 73 years ago in 1950.
Quick Facts about Emerald Isle
| Population : | 3,676 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Carteret County |
| Postal code : | 28594 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 252 |
| Area : | 13.14 km2 |
| Altitude : | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1951 (73 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 04:59:22 (19th April 2024) |
| Density : | 280 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.57% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Emerald Isle is located at 34°40'41"N 76°57'3"W (34.6779400, -76.9507800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Emerald Isle
Demographics
The population of Emerald Isle increased by 0.57% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,655 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,699 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,677 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,698 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,702 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,707 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,693 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,693 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,705 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,695 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,676 | -0.52% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Emerald Isle
1 Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
100 Bogue Inlet Dr, Emerald Isle, NC 28594, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Salty Pirate Waterpark
8915 Reed Dr, Emerald Isle, NC 28594, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Fun World Motorsports
9102 Coast Guard Rd, Emerald Isle, NC 28594, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Blue Heron Park
7500 Emerald Dr, Emerald Isle, NC 28594, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Emerald Isle
1 Holiday Trav-L-Park Resort
9102 Coast Guard Rd, Emerald Isle, NC 28594, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Emerald Isle
1 Town of Emerald Isle North Carolina
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Schools in Emerald Isle
College & universities near Emerald Isle, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198206 | Carteret Community College | Morehead City (NC) | 28557-2989 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Emerald Isle, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MHD | Morehead City, NC | 1001 Arendell Street | BUS |
| HVL | Havelock, NC | 201 Tourist Center Drive | BUS |
| JNC | Jacksonville, NC | 850 New Bridge Street | BUS |
| NBR | New Bern, NC | 203 South Front Street | BUS |
| KNC | Kinston, NC | 101 East New Bern Road | BUS |
Post offices near Emerald Isle
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Emerald Isl Post Office | Emerald Isle (NC) | 28594 |
Other cities in Carteret County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Carteret County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Holly Springs | 39,882 | A town in Wake County, North Carolina. |
| Morehead City | 9,669 | City in North Carolina, United States |
| Newport | 4,636 | City in North Carolina, USA |
| Beaufort | 4,491 | Town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Cape Carteret | 2,061 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Atlantic Beach | 1,515 | Town of the United States |
| Pine Knoll Shores | 1,315 | City in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Cedar Point | 1,296 | Town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States |
| Harkers Island | 1,207 | Township in Carteret County, North Carolina |
| Peletier | 721 | Human settlement in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Bogue | 706 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Indian Beach | 119 | Human settlement in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Emerald Isle distances to largest North Carolina cities
