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Engelhard, NC
Census-designated place in Hyde County, North Carolina.
Population
174
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
54
ZIP codes
0
Engelhard and its ZIP codes
Engelhard at a glance
- Engelhard is 76% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Engelhard, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hyde County. PPP loans are for Engelhard.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,547
1,705 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,767
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$34.6M
FY 2026, $7,546 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Engelhard, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
218
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
989
32.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 33°F
55.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Engelhard, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.5%
U.S. 33.3% +10.2 pts
Diabetes
19.1%
U.S. 12.1% +7.0 pts
Smoking
20.4%
U.S. 12.8% +7.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.8%
U.S. 11.1% +2.7 pts
Cities near Engelhard
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FairfieldCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7 |
| Swan QuarterCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.9 |
| OcracokeCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 8.6 |
| HatterasCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.6 |
| Manns HarborCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 4 |
| FriscoCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Engelhard, NC in?
- Engelhard is in Hyde County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Engelhard, NC?
- About 174 people live in Engelhard, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Engelhard?
- Nearby places include Fairfield (13 mi), Swan Quarter (19 mi), Ocracoke (27 mi), Hatteras (27 mi), Manns Harbor (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023