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Delco, North Carolina

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Population in 2010: 348.
Males: 150  (43.2%)
Females: 198  (56.8%)
Median resident age:

35.3 years
North Carolina median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 28436.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $44,051
Delco:

$44,051
NC:

$67,481

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,919

Delco CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $143,107
Delco:

$143,107
NC:

$280,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $187,082; detached houses: $184,937
March 2022 cost of living index in Delco: 79.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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  • Races in Delco, NC (2022)
    • 9475.2%White alone
    • 2520.0%Two or more races
    • 97.2%American Indian alone

Races in Delco detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of North Carolina and other state lists, there were 7 registered sex offenders living in Delco, North Carolina as of May 21, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Delco is 40 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (100.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 50 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wilmington, NC (19.0 miles , pop. 75,838).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Raleigh, NC (106.7 miles , pop. 276,093).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (428.1 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Evergreen, NC (1.2 miles ),
Riegelwood, NC (1.3 miles ),
Northwest, NC (2.0 miles ),
Sandy Creek, NC (2.1 miles ),
Sandyfield, NC (2.4 miles ),
East Arcadia, NC (2.7 miles ),
Bolton, NC (3.2 miles ),
Kelly, NC (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 34.32 N, Longitude: 78.22 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 910

Distribution of median household income in Delco, NC in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.5%
North Carolina:

3.2%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 71.2. This is about average.

City:

71.2
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2005 was 2.27. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 1.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.27
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 23.5. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 22.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

23.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 15.4. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 17.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

15.4
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.30. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 18.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.30
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Delco-area historical tornado activity is near North Carolina state average. It is 17% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/16/2006, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 1.9 miles away from the Delco place center killed 8 people and injured 20 people and caused $1 million in damages.

On 10/9/1950, a category F3 tornado 23.7 miles away from the place center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Delco-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Carolina state average. It is 60% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 249.1 miles away from Delco center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 220.2 miles away from Delco center
On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 147.7 miles away from Delco center
On 8/21/1992 at 16:31:55, a magnitude 4.4 (4.1 MB, 4.1 LG, 4.4 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 139.7 miles away from the city center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 246.1 miles away from Delco center
On 9/25/2006 at 05:44:20, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 67.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Columbus County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 8

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 17, Drought: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Amtrak station near Delco:

  • 17 miles: WILMINGTON (201 HARNETT ST.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Delco:

  • Cape Fear Community College (about 17 miles; Wilmington, NC; Full-time enrollment: 8,372)
  • Miller-Motte College-Wilmington (about 21 miles; Wilmington, NC; FT enrollment: 2,395)
  • University of North Carolina Wilmington (about 21 miles; Wilmington, NC; FT enrollment: 13,112)
  • Robeson Community College (about 50 miles; Lumberton, NC; FT enrollment: 2,322)
  • Horry-Georgetown Technical College (about 58 miles; Conway, SC; FT enrollment: 5,772)
  • Coastal Carolina Community College (about 58 miles; Jacksonville, NC; FT enrollment: 4,502)
  • Coastal Carolina University (about 58 miles; Conway, SC; FT enrollment: 8,881)

Private high school in Delco:

  • VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 14, Location: 27139 ANDREW JACKSON HWY E, Grades: 1-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Delco:

  • SEGS (STEM ED GLOBAL SOCIETY) ACADEMY (Location: 44 DREAM AVE, Grades: KG-7, Charter school)
  • ACME DELCO MIDDLE (Location: 26133 ANDREW JACKSON HWY, Grades: 6-8)

Private elementary/middle school in Delco:

  • FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 34, Location: 26998 E ANDREW JACKSON HWY, Grades: PK-7)
See full list of schools located in Delco

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Streams, rivers, and creeks: Tally Branch (A), Lindscomb Branch (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Columbus County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Delco that have no violations reported:

  • LIVINGSTON BAPTIST CHURCH (Population served: 150, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • RED HILL PENTECOSTAL CHURCH (Population served: 100, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • PROSPER BAPTIST CHURCH (Population served: 50, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This place:

2.4 people
North Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

69.9%
Whole state:

66.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.3%
Whole state:

5.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Delco:

Marital status in Delco, NC
  • Never married: 18.0%
  • Now married: 82.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Delco:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

3.1
North Carolina average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Delco, NC (based on Columbus County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant25,278122
Black Protestant3,61026
Mainline Protestant3,14425
Catholic1,0632
Other5654
None24,438-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 15
This county:

2.78 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.19 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Columbus County:

0.19 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 43
This county:

7.97 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

4.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 29
Columbus County:

5.37 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.57 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Columbus County:

12.1%
North Carolina:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

31.7%
North Carolina:

28.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

15.7%
North Carolina:

15.6%

Businesses in Delco, NC

  • Domino's Pizza: 1
  • FedEx: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Delco:

  • WMYT (1180 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CAROLINA BEACH, NC; Owner: FAMILY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • WAAV (980 AM; 5 kW; LELAND, NC; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMFD (630 AM; 1 kW; WILMINGTON, NC; Owner: OCEAN BROADCASTING II, LLC)
  • WPTF (680 AM; 50 kW; RALEIGH, NC; Owner: FIRST STATE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WENC (1220 AM; 5 kW; WHITEVILLE, NC; Owner: DHA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSMO (1120 AM; 20 kW; CAMP LEJEUNE, NC; Owner: CTC MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WBLA (1440 AM; 5 kW; ELIZABETHTOWN, NC; Owner: SOUND BUSINESS OF ELIZABETHTOWN, INC)
  • WFNC (640 AM; 10 kW; FAYETTEVILLE, NC; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WLSG (1340 AM; 1 kW; WILMINGTON, NC; Owner: FAMILY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • WFTK (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; WAKE FOREST, NC; Owner: POSITIVE RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WCEO (840 AM; daytime; 50 kW; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
  • WMIR (1200 AM; 6 kW; ATLANTIC BEACH, SC; Owner: ATLANTIC BEACH RADIO, INC.)
  • WTAB (1370 AM; 5 kW; TABOR CITY, NC; Owner: WTAB, INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Delco:

  • WMNX (97.3 FM; WILMINGTON, NC; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WHQR (91.3 FM; WILMINGTON, NC; Owner: FRIENDS OF PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • WKXB (99.9 FM; BURGAW, NC; Owner: SEA-COMM, INC.)
  • WGNI (102.7 FM; WILMINGTON, NC; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WKVC (88.9 FM; NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WDVV (89.7 FM; WILMINGTON, NC; Owner: FAMILY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • WWIL-FM (90.5 FM; WILMINGTON, NC; Owner: FAMILY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • WKXS-FM (94.1 FM; LELAND, NC; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WRQR (104.5 FM; WILMINGTON, NC; Owner: OCEAN BROADCASTING II, L.L.C.)
  • WWQQ-FM (101.3 FM; WILMINGTON, NC; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WBNE (93.7 FM; WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC; Owner: SEA-COMM, INC.)
  • WSFM (107.5 FM; SOUTHPORT, NC; Owner: SEA-COMM, INC.)
  • WLTT (106.3 FM; SHALLOTTE, NC; Owner: GARY E. BURNS)
  • WZFX (99.1 FM; WHITEVILLE, NC; Owner: WDAS LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKOO (98.7 FM; JACKSONVILLE, NC; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WAZO (98.3 FM; OAK ISLAND, NC; Owner: OCEAN BROADCASTING II, L.L.C.)
  • WBNU (103.7 FM; SHALLOTTE, NC; Owner: GARY E. BURNS)

TV broadcast stations around Delco:

  • WUNJ-TV (Channel 39; WILMINGTON, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • WECT (Channel 6; WILMINGTON, NC; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • WSFX-TV (Channel 26; WILMINGTON, NC; Owner: SOUTHEASTERN MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • W47CK (Channel 47; SHALLOTTE, NC; Owner: CAROLINA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WFXB (Channel 43; MYRTLE BEACH, SC; Owner: GE MEDIA, INC.)
  • WILM-LP (Channel 10; WILMINGTON, NC; Owner: WILM, INC.)
  • W51CW (Channel 51; WILMINGTON, NC; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Delco fatal accident list:

Jun 15, 2021 07:42 AM, Ssr-1849 Delco Prosper Rd, Lat: 34.312753, Lon: -78.214889, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Dec 12, 2013 05:59 PM, Us-74, Lat: 34.316458, Lon: -78.227933, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
May 14, 2000 00:53 AM, Sr-87, Lat: 34.324896, Lon: -78.216161, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Feb 13, 1976 12:45 AM, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Feb 13, 1975 12:45 AM, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 108ft / 32.5mTotal length
  • 30,110Total average daily traffic
  • 3,226Total average daily truck traffic
  • 60,220Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Delco, NC - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 21960-1969
  • 11990-1999
  • 62010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Delco, NC

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Delco)

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Us Hwy 74&76 (Lat: 34.321278 Lon: -78.228333), Structure height: 286 m, Call Sign: KPE863, Licensee ID: L00067682,
    Assigned Frequencies: 450.010 MHz, Grant Date: 08/28/1984, Expiration Date: 12/01/1996, Cancellation Date: 09/24/2000, Registrant: University Of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27515

  • Lat: 34.321278 Lon: -78.228333, Call Sign: KRJ315, Licensee ID: L00067682,
    Assigned Frequencies: 26.1100 MHz, 26.4500 MHz, Grant Date: 10/13/1971, Expiration Date: 12/01/2004, Cancellation Date: 01/21/2004, Registrant: University Of North Carolina, 10 T.W. Alexander Drive, Rese\'Ch Triangle Prk, NC 27709


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Junc Us 74 & Us 576 (Lat: 34.321278 Lon: -78.228333), Call Sign: KNAW738,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.225 MHz, Grant Date: 12/17/2020, Expiration Date: 02/01/2031, Certifier: Richard J Ruble, Registrant: State Of North Carolina Forest Service, 2411 Old Hwy 70 West, Clayton, NC 27520, Phone: (919) 553-4658, Email:

  • Int Us 74 And Nc 87 (Lat: 34.321278 Lon: -78.228333), Structure height: 140 m, Call Sign: WNSL604,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.680 MHz, 42.3800 MHz, Grant Date: 04/16/2013, Expiration Date: 07/06/2023, Cancellation Date: 09/09/2023, Registrant: North Carolina State Highway Patrol, 4702 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-4702, Phone: (919) 948-7854, Fax: (919) 662-4444, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • Us Hwy 74/76 (Lat: 34.321278 Lon: -78.228306), Overall height: 148.1 m, Call Sign: WMV494,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6900.00 MHz, Grant Date: 01/23/1995, Expiration Date: 12/01/2012, Cancellation Date: 11/24/2010, Registrant: Brooks, Pierce, Et Al., 150 Fayetteville Street Mall, Raleigh, NC 27602, Phone: (919) 839-0300, Fax: (919) 839-0304, Email:

  • STATION, Us Hwy 74-76 (Lat: 34.321278 Lon: -78.228306), Overall height: 141.7 m, Call Sign: WNTG780,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6865.00 MHz, Grant Date: 10/26/2000, Expiration Date: 10/11/2010, Cancellation Date: 02/05/2010, Registrant: University Of North Carolina, 10 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Pk, NC 27709, Phone: (919) 549-7263, Fax: (919) 549-7207, Email:

  • Cowan St, 1mi W (Lat: 34.321278 Lon: -78.228306), Overall height: 293.5 m, Call Sign: KMA28,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2093.00 MHz, Grant Date: 12/15/1982, Expiration Date: 12/01/2012, Cancellation Date: 06/01/2010, Registrant: Covington & Burling LLP, 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 662-5120, Fax: (202) 778-5120, Email:

  • Hwy 74 & 76 (Lat: 34.321278 Lon: -78.228306), Overall height: 293.2 m, Call Sign: WLE804,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6900.00 MHz, Grant Date: 02/08/1985, Expiration Date: 12/01/2012, Cancellation Date: 02/05/2010, Registrant: University Of North Carolina, 10 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Pk, NC 27709, Phone: (919) 549-7263, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KK4JD, Licensee ID: L01257891, Grant Date: 03/20/2007, Expiration Date: 03/26/2017, Cancellation Date: 03/27/2019, Registrant: Steve J Szabo, 140 Kaiser Rd, Delco, NC 28436

  • Call Sign: KF5OOL, Licensee ID: L01690815, Grant Date: 11/25/2021, Expiration Date: 02/21/2032, Certifier: Jonathon W Stevens, Registrant: Jonathon W Stevens, 1186 Old Union Rd, Delco, NC 28436

  • Call Sign: KQ4IFE, Licensee ID: L02664775, Grant Date: 05/02/2023, Expiration Date: 05/02/2033, Certifier: Brian Cummins, Registrant: Brian Cummins, 3276 Livingston Chapel Rd, Delco, NC 28436


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: EVOLUTION AIRCRAFT INC APOLLO LSA FOX (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 912ULS SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 351YP, N351YP, N-351YP, Serial Number: 00015, Year manufactured: 2013, Airworthiness Date: 03/08/2013, Certificate Issue Date: 01/11/2017
    Registrant (Corporation): Timberlind Inc, 846 Livingston Chapel Rd, Delco, NC 28436
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182N (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9224G, N9224G, N-9224G, Serial Number: 18260764, Year manufactured: 1971, Airworthiness Date: 08/19/1971, Certificate Issue Date: 08/09/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Andrew D Gralak, 1595 Delco Prosper Rd, Delco, NC 28436

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 14. The highest number of fires - 35 took place in 2007, and the least - 2 in 2016. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Delco, NC When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (44.7%), and Structure Fires (34.6%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Delco, NC
    • 10644.7%Outside Fires
    • 8234.6%Structure Fires
    • 3313.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 166.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Delco, NC
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Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Delco, NC
  • 100.0%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Delco, NC
  • 100.0%Electricity


Delco compared to North Carolina state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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