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Duck

North Carolina · 736 residents (2025 est.) · 2.417 sq mi
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Duck is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $136,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $767,500. With a median age of 61.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
669
+1%since 2023
from 662 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
277 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 274 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
61.6
+1%since 2023
from 61.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:736 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
332444556667779200920202024Duck
2024669
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$136,250
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $118,750 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$90,064
+7%since 2023
from $83,840 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 69.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.477 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services22.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration18.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$767,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $705,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,393 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 86.8% in 2023
11.0% rent
Vacancy rate
87.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 88.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 29.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 59.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
−5%since 2023
from 5.9 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(637)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(13)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other1.5%(10)
Diversity Score9.2%(61)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96%(642)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(16)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other1.2%(8)
Diversity Score9.8%(66)
Diversity Score
10
+7%since 2023
from 9 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 64.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 96.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 29.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
−3%since 2023
from 31.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
42.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 40.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
50.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 55.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 48.2% in 2023
Female
50.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
Foreign born
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 98.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 95.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Duck, North Carolina?

Duck, North Carolina has about 669 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Duck, North Carolina?

The typical household in Duck, North Carolina earns about $136,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Duck, North Carolina expensive?

In Duck, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $767,500, and the typical rent is about $1,500 a month.

How educated are people in Duck, North Carolina?

About 68.0% of adults age 25 and over in Duck, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Duck, North Carolina?

About 10.8% of people in Duck, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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