Emerald Isle

A town in Carteret County, North Carolina — population 3,676 as of 2020.

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NC Forest Service awards $5.6M for urban forestry projects

Coastal Review August 12

Elizabeth City, Emerald Isle, Manteo and Wilmington have been awarded funding for urban and community forestry projects through N.C. Forest Service's Urban and Community Forestry Financial Assistance Program.

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Population 3,676Population figure, 2020

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Area: 4.92 sq mi (12.75 km²), 0.09 sq mi water
Median age: 60.3
Households: 1,940
Persons per household: 2
Median household income: $89,773
Median house value: $603,700

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Office: MAYOR
Address: 7500 EMERALD DR, EMERALD ISLE, NC 28594

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