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Duck

North Carolina · 369 residents · 2.417 sq mi
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Duck is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,875. Population has fallen 28% since 2009, a loss of 142 residents. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $650,900. With a median age of 58.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 69% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 58.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
369
−28%since 2009
from 511 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
153 / sq mi
−28%since 2009
from 211 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
58.6
−4%since 2009
from 61.2 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
332444556667779200920202024Duck
2024669
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,875
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $65,192 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$72,275
+39%since 2009
from $51,902 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.517
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services26.9%
US avg: 7%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$650,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $645,800 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,092
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $1,016 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.3%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
91.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.5
−15%since 2009
from 9.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(496)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian2.5%(13)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.1%(37)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(351)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(10)
Asian1.1%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.3%(34)
Diversity Score
9
+30%since 2009
from 7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 98.7% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
23.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.3 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
17.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
6.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.2%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.3%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Duck, North Carolina?

Duck, North Carolina has about 369 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Duck, North Carolina earns about $76,875 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 $650,900, and the typical rent is about $1,092 a month.

How educated are people in Duck, North Carolina?

About 61.1% 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 2.8% of people in Duck, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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