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Cedar Point, NC


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Cedar Point, North Carolina

Cedar Point, North Carolina, in Onslow county, is 21 miles E of Jacksonville, North Carolina (center to center) and 116 miles SE of Raleigh, North Carolina. The people of the town are in the Jacksonville metropolitan area. Cedar Point has a population of 929.

The People and Families of Cedar Point

In Cedar Point, about 60% of adults are married.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Cedar Point.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cedar Point had a median family income of $46,818. Cedar Point has a large middle class. Home offices are common in the town.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Cedar Point residents, with $200. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Cedar Point Housing

In Cedar Point, 86% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, Cedar Point may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Cedar Point, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Cedar Point strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 18%Cedar Point People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Cedar Point, NC

Comparing Cedar Point to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens99
Well-Paid Single Men99
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women87
Racial Diversity41
Female Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married57
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better89
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income78
People Above Poverty67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work86
Public Transportation Use66

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built109
People Living Alone65
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Affordability of Rents22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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