Straits Township, NC
Living in Straits Township
Bikeability
4
Walkability
16
Commute
28
Public Transit
5
Affordability
80
Public Safety
90
Airports
3
Hospitals
33
Colleges
18
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
64
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.5k
Population
-266 (2010–19)
50 y
Median Age
+7 (2010–19)
16%
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
61%
Family Households
-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian98%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate33%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$52k
Median Household Income
+$20k (2010–19)
87%
Above Poverty
-2% (2010–19)
33 mi
Average Commute
88%
Lived Here Last Year
-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K28%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector52%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office18%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$169k
Median Home Value
+$36k (2010–19)
21%
Built 2000 or Later
$688
Median Monthly Rent
+$257 (2010–19)
57%
Owner-Occupied
-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home22%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K30%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity78%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas12%
Utility gas3%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Straits Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Carteret County15
Property Crime in Straits Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Carteret County27
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 7 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Straits Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding31
Tornado31
Coastal Flooding25
Hurricane Force Winds8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Straits Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Straits Township, NC
St Egbert Catholic School
10 miles, SW
Gramercy Christian School
16 miles, W
Grace Christian School
16 miles, W
Newport Christian Academy
17 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Straits Township, NC
East Carolina University
70 miles, NW
University of North Carolina Wilmington
83 miles, SW
University of Mount Olive
88 miles, W
Barton College
98 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Straits Township, NC
Carteret General Hospital
11 miles, SW
Carolina East Medical Center
34 miles, NW
NMC Camp Lejeune
44 miles, W
Brynn Marr Hosp
44 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Straits Township, NC
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
31 miles, NW
Albert J Ellis Airport
58 miles, W
Pitt-Greenville Airport
72 miles, NW
Wilmington International Airport
83 miles, SW