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Hookerton, NC
Town in Greene County, North Carolina.
Population
573
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,558
ZIP codes
0
Hookerton and its ZIP codes
Hookerton at a glance
- Hookerton is about 7.1 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $34,500, 52% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $78,400 (73% below North Carolina) and median rent is $717 a month.
Local data for Hookerton, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hookerton, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,500
Poverty rate
32.5%
Median home value
$78,400
Median rent
$717/mo
Homeownership
43.4%
Bachelor's or higher
8.1%
Median age
41.4
Average commute
20.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (94), Swedish Americans (25), Honduran Americans (20).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greene County. PPP loans are for Hookerton.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,431
4,444 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,879
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$108M
FY 2026, $5,275 per person
How people get to work
Hookerton, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone96.2%
- Carpooled3.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hookerton, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
254
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
65
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
50.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hookerton, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities near Hookerton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MauryCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1.1 |
| Snow HillTown | 5.3 mi | 1.6 |
| GraingersCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1.7 |
| GriftonTown | 8.7 mi | 2.7 |
| KinstonCity | 10 mi | 18.3 |
| AydenTown | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| FarmvilleTown | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| Bell ArthurCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| WintervilleTown | 13 mi | 4.9 |
| WalstonburgTown | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| La GrangeTown | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| Jackson HeightsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| DoverTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| New HopeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| GreenvilleCity | 17 mi | 38.3 |
| FountainTown | 17 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hookerton, NC in?
- Hookerton is in Greene County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Hookerton, NC?
- About 573 people live in Hookerton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hookerton?
- Nearby places include Maury (3.9 mi), Snow Hill (5.3 mi), Graingers (8.5 mi), Grifton (8.7 mi), Kinston (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023