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Evergreen, North Carolina

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Population in 2010: 420.
Males: 43  (10.5%)
Females: 377  (89.5%)
Median resident age:

25.9 years
North Carolina median age:

39.2 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $44,051
Evergreen:

$44,051
NC:

$67,481

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,919

Evergreen CDP income, earnings, and wages data

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

$143,107
NC:

$280,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $85,996; detached houses: $84,119

Median gross rent in 2022: $686.

March 2022 cost of living index in Evergreen: 80.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 16.3%
(22.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 12.7% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Evergreen, NC (2022)
    • 18861.4%Black alone
    • 11136.3%White alone

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



According to our research of North Carolina and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Evergreen, North Carolina as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Evergreen is 77 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (25.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wilmington, NC (18.2 miles , pop. 75,838).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Raleigh, NC (108.1 miles , pop. 276,093).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (429.2 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Delco, NC (1.2 miles ),
Riegelwood, NC (1.8 miles ),
Sandy Creek, NC (1.9 miles ),
Northwest, NC (2.0 miles ),
Sandyfield, NC (2.6 miles ),
East Arcadia, NC (2.9 miles ),
Bolton, NC (3.3 miles ),
Leland, NC (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 34.30 N, Longitude: 78.22 W

Distribution of median household income in Evergreen, NC in 2022
Distribution of house value in Evergreen, 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 2.2 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 22.2 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 16.5 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 18.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.30
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Evergreen-area historical tornado activity is near North Carolina state average. It is 19% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/16/2006, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 3.3 miles away from the Evergreen place center killed 8 people and injured 20 people and caused $1 million in damages.

On 10/9/1950, a category F3 tornado 23.5 miles away from the place center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Evergreen-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 250.5 miles away from Evergreen center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 221.4 miles away from the city center
On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 147.1 miles away from the city 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 139.1 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 246.3 miles away from Evergreen 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 68.1 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).

Hospitals and medical centers near Evergreen:

  • BRUNSWICK COVE NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; WINNABOW, NC)

Amtrak station near Evergreen:

  • 16 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 Evergreen:

  • Cape Fear Community College (about 16 miles; Wilmington, NC; Full-time enrollment: 8,372)
  • Miller-Motte College-Wilmington (about 20 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 51 miles; Lumberton, NC; FT enrollment: 2,322)
  • Horry-Georgetown Technical College (about 57 miles; Conway, SC; FT enrollment: 5,772)
  • Coastal Carolina University (about 58 miles; Conway, SC; FT enrollment: 8,881)
  • Coastal Carolina Community College (about 58 miles; Jacksonville, NC; FT enrollment: 4,502)

Public elementary/middle school in Evergreen:

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Points of interest:

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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 Evergreen and their reported violations in the past:

LUMBER RIVER CAMPGROUND (Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 57 routine major monitoring violations
  • 6 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This place:

2.6 people
North Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

68.7%
Whole state:

66.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.3%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Evergreen:

Marital status in Evergreen, NC
  • Never married: 49.1%
  • Now married: 26.4%
  • Separated: 3.7%
  • Widowed: 5.0%
  • Divorced: 15.8%

For population 25 years and over in Evergreen:

  • High school or higher: 84.8%
  • 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:

11.8
North Carolina average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Evergreen, 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
Columbus 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.
North Carolina:

7.57 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

12.1%
North Carolina:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

31.7%
State:

28.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Columbus County:

15.7%
State:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Evergreen:

  • 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.)
  • WWIL (1490 AM; 1 kW; WILMINGTON, NC; Owner: FAMILY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • WFTK (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; WAKE FOREST, NC; Owner: POSITIVE RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WMIR (1200 AM; 6 kW; ATLANTIC BEACH, SC; Owner: ATLANTIC BEACH RADIO, INC.)
  • WCEO (840 AM; daytime; 50 kW; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Evergreen:

  • 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.)
  • WKXS-FM (94.1 FM; LELAND, NC; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WDVV (89.7 FM; WILMINGTON, NC; Owner: FAMILY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • WWIL-FM (90.5 FM; WILMINGTON, NC; Owner: FAMILY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • WKVC (88.9 FM; NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • 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.)
  • WLTT (106.3 FM; SHALLOTTE, NC; Owner: GARY E. BURNS)
  • WSFM (107.5 FM; SOUTHPORT, NC; Owner: SEA-COMM, INC.)
  • 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)
  • WUIN (106.7 FM; CAROLINA BEACH, NC; Owner: OCEAN BROADCASTING II, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Evergreen:

  • 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)

Evergreen fatal accident list:

Sep 13, 2018 11:11 AM, Us-74, Lat: 34.409364, Lon: -78.928231, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 89ft / 26.7mTotal length
  • 66,820Total average daily traffic
  • 8,876Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Evergreen, NC - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 11980-1989
  • 12000-2009
  • 82010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Evergreen, NC

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

35 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Evergreen)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Int Hwy 130 & 242 (Lat: 34.409056 Lon: -78.901417), Call Sign: KXI886,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.820 MHz, Grant Date: 06/02/2023, Expiration Date: 08/15/2033, Registrant: Columbus County, 608 N. Thompson St., Whiteville, NC 28472, Phone: (910) 640-6610, Fax: (910) 640-1241, Email:

  • Int Hwy 130 & 242 Fire Dept (Lat: 34.409056 Lon: -78.901417), Call Sign: WAN931,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.015 MHz, Grant Date: 06/02/2023, Expiration Date: 08/15/2033, Registrant: Columbus County, 608 N. Thompson St., Whiteville, NC 28472, Phone: (910) 640-6610, Fax: (910) 640-1241, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • EVERGREEN EN, 280 Duck Pond Rd. (029438) (Lat: 34.412500 Lon: -78.930806), Type: Tower, Structure height: 92 m, Overall height: 94.7 m, Call Sign: WQPW558,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10875.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/30/2012, Expiration Date: 08/30/2022, Cancellation Date: 11/03/2017, Certifier: Chris Harris, Registrant: Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC, 2101 Rexford Rd, Ste 200e, Charlotte, NC 28211, Phone: (704) 936-1801, Fax: (704) 936-1801, Email:

  • 5WI0462A, 280 Duck Pond Rd. (029438) (Lat: 34.412500 Lon: -78.930806), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 92 m, Overall height: 94.7 m, Call Sign: WRXK407,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz... (+12 more), Grant Date: 05/23/2023, Expiration Date: 05/23/2033, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: W4TCJ, Previous Call Sign: KI4GPX, Licensee ID: L00904859, Grant Date: 12/09/2016, Expiration Date: 12/09/2026, Certifier: Charles T Jarman, Registrant: Charles T Jarman, 984 Bud Stephens Rd, Evergreen, NC 28438


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28R-200 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 897EC, N897EC, N-897EC, Serial Number: 28R-35376, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 11/12/1969, Certificate Issue Date: 01/27/2006
    Registrant (Individual): Thomas Eugene Matacia, 8934 Haynes Lennon Hwy, Evergreen, NC 28438
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-24-250 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 135 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 949P, N949P, N-949P, Serial Number: 24-1851, Year manufactured: 1960, Airworthiness Date: 02/18/1960, Certificate Issue Date: 06/28/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Richard L Hedgpeth, 18645 Nc Highway 242 S, Evergreen, NC 28438

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 17. The highest number of reported fires - 45 took place in 2004, and the least - 0 in 2008. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Evergreen, NC When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (42.0%), and Outside Fires (38.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Evergreen, NC
    • 11642.0%Structure Fires
    • 10538.0%Outside Fires
    • 4516.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 103.6%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Evergreen, NC
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Evergreen, NC
  • 100.0%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Evergreen, NC
  • 80.0%Electricity
  • 20.0%Wood


Evergreen compared to North Carolina state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in 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 no pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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