Mesic, North Carolina

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Population in 2022: 145 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -43.6%
 
Males: 53  (37.1%)
Females: 92  (62.9%)
Median resident age:

53.5 years
North Carolina median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 28587.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-679,710,714 (it was $27,188 in 2000)
Mesic $-679,710,714
NC $67,481

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,328 (it was $15,253 in 2000)

Mesic town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $162,459 (it was $57,000 in 2000)
Mesic:

$162,459
NC:

$280,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $190,022; detached houses: $194,899; mobile homes: $146,895
March 2022 cost of living index in Mesic: 79.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.9%
(3.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 20.0% for Black residents)

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Ancestries: American (2.7%), Scotch-Irish (2.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 4 feet

Land area: 1.07 square miles.

Population density: 136 people per square mile   (very low).

Mesic, North Carolina map

2 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.1%
North Carolina:

8.3%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Mesic town:

0.8% ($469)
North Carolina:

0.9% ($826)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Greenville, NC (49.8 miles , pop. 60,476).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Virginia Beach, VA (117.1 miles , pop. 425,257).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (341.7 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Vandemere, NC (1.4 miles ),
Hobucken, NC (2.2 miles),
Stonewall, NC (2.8 miles ),
Bayboro, NC (2.9 miles ),
Alliance, NC (3.3 miles ),
Aurora, NC (3.3 miles ),
Oriental, NC (3.5 miles ),
Grantsboro, NC (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 35.20 N, Longitude: 76.64 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 252

Distribution of median household income in Mesic, NC in 2022
Distribution of house value in Mesic, NC in 2022
Mesic satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.4%
North Carolina:

3.2%
Most common industries in Mesic, NC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (11.8%)
  • Health care (10.6%)
  • Educational services (8.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.1%)
  • Public administration (5.9%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (5.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (23.3%)
  • Health care (9.3%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (7.0%)
  • Public administration (7.0%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (7.0%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (7.0%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (7.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (16.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (14.3%)
  • Health care (11.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.9%)
  • Private households (9.5%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (4.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Mesic, NC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.9%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (14.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (11.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.6%)
  • Rail and water transportation workers (11.6%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (9.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9.3%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (7.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (16.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (14.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (11.9%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (11.9%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (9.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.5%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (9.5%)

Average climate in Mesic, North Carolina

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 55.3. This is better than average.

City:

55.3
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.272. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.272
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 38.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

38.1
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Mesic-area historical tornado activity is slightly below North Carolina state average. It is 25% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/17/1965, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.3 miles away from the Mesic town center killed 2 people and injured 85 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/28/1984, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 45.8 miles away from the town center killed 16 people and injured 153 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Mesic-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Carolina state average. It is 70% 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 200.7 miles away from Mesic center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 264.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/6/1994 at 19:54:09, a magnitude 3.8 (3.6 LG, 3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 11.3 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 179.4 miles away from Mesic center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 195.6 miles away from the city center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 203.7 miles away from Mesic 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 Pamlico County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 8

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 19, Snowfall: 1, Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Mesic topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Mesic:

  • GRANTSBROOK NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; GRANTSBORO, NC)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Mesic:

  • Craven Community College (about 27 miles; New Bern, NC; Full-time enrollment: 2,712)
  • Pitt Community College (about 50 miles; Winterville, NC; FT enrollment: 7,026)
  • East Carolina University (about 50 miles; Greenville, NC; FT enrollment: 23,943)
  • Coastal Carolina Community College (about 52 miles; Jacksonville, NC; FT enrollment: 4,502)
  • Lenoir Community College (about 53 miles; Kinston, NC; FT enrollment: 2,555)
  • Edgecombe Community College (about 71 miles; Tarboro, NC; FT enrollment: 2,058)
  • Wayne Community College (about 76 miles; Goldsboro, NC; FT enrollment: 3,174)

Points of interest:

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Churches in Mesic include: Bay Creek Church (A), Mount Olive Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Bennett Creek (A), Little Vandemere Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Doug Smith (defensive lineman) - Football player.

Pamlico County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
North Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

67.4%
Whole state:

66.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.3%
Whole state:

5.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Mesic:

Marital status in Mesic, NC
  • Never married: 17.6%
  • Now married: 54.1%
  • Separated: 8.7%
  • Widowed: 13.3%
  • Divorced: 6.3%

For population 25 years and over in Mesic:

  • High school or higher: 84.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.0%
  • Unemployed: 5.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 35.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.4
North Carolina average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Mesic, NC (based on Pamlico County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,33623
Mainline Protestant2,12722
Black Protestant1,39010
Catholic1871
Other2-
None7,102-
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: 3
Here:

2.40 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

1.60 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Pamlico County:

4.00 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Pamlico County:

4.80 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

12.0%
State:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.7%
North Carolina:

28.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

15.8%
North Carolina:

15.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Mesic:

49.7%
North Carolina:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Mesic:

43.8%
North Carolina:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Mesic:

30.1
State:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

14.8%
State:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

15.5%
North Carolina:

10.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Mesic:

6.5
North Carolina:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

37.9%
North Carolina:

33.7%

General health condition:
Mesic:

50.5%
North Carolina:

55.8%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

81.4%
State:

79.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Mesic, NC Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 20$933
Financial Administration 0$0 4$623
Totals for Government 0$0 24$1,556

Mesic government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $24,000 ($165.52)
    Solid Waste Management: $17,000 ($117.24)
    Parks and Recreation: $13,000 ($89.66)
    Regular Highways: $7,000 ($48.28)
    Local Fire Protection: $4,000 ($27.59)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($20.69)

Mesic government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($6.90)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $24,000 ($165.52)
    Highways: $7,000 ($48.28)
  • Tax - Property: $43,000 ($296.55)

Strongest AM radio stations in Mesic:

  • WSMO (1120 AM; 20 kW; CAMP LEJEUNE, NC; Owner: CTC MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WDLX (930 AM; 5 kW; WASHINGTON, NC; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WPTF (680 AM; 50 kW; RALEIGH, NC; Owner: FIRST STATE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WTAR (850 AM; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WNCT (1070 AM; 10 kW; GREENVILLE, NC; Owner: WNCT LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCKO (1110 AM; daytime; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WORD BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WFTK (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; WAKE FOREST, NC; Owner: POSITIVE RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WRVA (1140 AM; 50 kW; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSTK (910 AM; 5 kW; JACKSONVILLE, NC; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJPI (1470 AM; 5 kW; PLYMOUTH, NC; Owner: FREE TEMPLE MINISTRIES INC..)
  • WRNS (960 AM; 5 kW; KINSTON, NC; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WRJR (670 AM; 20 kW; CLAREMONT, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE-PORTSMOUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WJCV (1290 AM; 5 kW; JACKSONVILLE, NC; Owner: DOWN EAST BROADCASTING CO INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Mesic:

  • WMGV (103.3 FM; NEWPORT, NC; Owner: WMGV LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQZL (101.1 FM; BELHAVEN, NC; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WERO (93.3 FM; WASHINGTON, NC; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WNCT-FM (107.9 FM; GREENVILLE, NC; Owner: WNCT LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WIKS (101.9 FM; NEW BERN, NC; Owner: WIKS LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRUP (97.9 FM; BAYBORO, NC; Owner: CONNER MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WTKF (107.3 FM; ATLANTIC, NC; Owner: ATLANTIC RIDGE TELECASTERS, INC.)
  • WXNR (99.5 FM; GRIFTON, NC; Owner: WXNR LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNBR (94.1 FM; ORIENTAL, NC; Owner: ABG NORTH CAROLINA, LLC)
  • WWOC (94.5 FM; HATTERAS, NC; Owner: MAX MEDIA OF THE CAROLINAS LLC)
  • WSFL-FM (106.5 FM; NEW BERN, NC; Owner: WSFL LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTEB (89.3 FM; NEW BERN, NC; Owner: CRAVEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WCZI (98.3 FM; WASHINGTON, NC; Owner: ABG NORTH CAROLINA, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Mesic:

  • WITN-TV (Channel 7; WASHINGTON, NC; Owner: WITN LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WNCT-TV (Channel 9; GREENVILLE, NC; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCTI-TV (Channel 12; NEW BERN, NC; Owner: EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WUNM-TV (Channel 19; JACKSONVILLE, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • WFXI (Channel 8; MOREHEAD CITY, NC; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF EASTERN CAROLINA LICENSE LLC)
  • WUND-TV (Channel 2; COLUMBIA, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 30ft / 8.9mTotal length
  • 1,810Total average daily traffic
  • 126Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,620Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KN4EES, Licensee ID: L02113561, Grant Date: 06/23/2017, Expiration Date: 06/23/2027, Certifier: Glenn Spain, Registrant: Glenn Spain, 385 Bear Creek Rd, Mesic, NC 28515


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Mesic, NC
  • 95.1%Electricity
  • 4.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Mesic, NC
  • 100.0%Electricity


Mesic compared to North Carolina state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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