| Place Name | Emerald Isle |
| Place Type | Town |
| ZIP Code(s) | 28594 |
| County | Carteret County |
| Area Code(s) | 252 |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Population (2022) | 3,649 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 5.25% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 96.07% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Morehead City, NC |
| US Congressional District(s) | North Carolina 3rd |
| State House Districts | 13 |
| State Senate Districts | 2 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 96.07% |
| African American | 0.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0.49% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 1.91% |