Supply is a somewhat small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 11,485 people and four associated neighborhoods, Supply is the 94th largest community in North Carolina.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Supply is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Supply is a town of service providers, sales and office workers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Supply who work in maintenance occupations (11.38%), office and administrative support (10.75%), and sales jobs (10.74%). Another notable thing is that Supply is a major vacation destination. Much of the town’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Supply’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live. Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Supply is worth considering. Supply is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities. One downside of living in Supply, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 30.47 minutes every day commuting to work. The population of Supply overall has a level of education that is slightly above the US average for all US cities and towns of 21.84%. Of adults 25 and older in Supply, 22.07% have at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Supply in 2022 was $32,773, which is upper middle income relative to North Carolina, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $131,092 for a family of four. However, Supply contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. The people who call Supply home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Supply residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Supply include English, Irish, German, Scottish, and European. The most common language spoken in Supply is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.
