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CITY · 2020 ACS

Duck

North Carolina · 742 residents · 2.417 sq mi
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Duck is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,083. Population has grown 27% since 2019. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $528,300. With a median age of 62.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 89% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 62.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
742
+27%since 2019
from 583 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
307 / sq mi
+27%since 2019
from 241 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
62.6
Unchangedsince 2019
from 62.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
332444556667779200920202024Duck
2024669
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,083
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $87,500 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$69,007
+15%since 2019
from $59,897 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2019
from 59.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services32.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration19.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$528,300
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $592,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,100
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,223 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 87.5% in 2019
7.4% rent
Afford Score
4.9
−27%since 2019
from 6.8 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(570)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(7)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0.7%(4)
Diversity Score5.5%(32)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(697)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(16)
Asian0.9%(7)
Other1%(8)
Diversity Score10.2%(76)
Diversity Score
10
+86%since 2019
from 5 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 58.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 97.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 24.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+13%since 2019
from 24.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
51.9%
−16.2 ptssince 2019
from 68.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 37.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2019
from 43.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 47.0% in 2019
Female
49.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 53.0% in 2019
Foreign born
4.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Duck, North Carolina?

Duck, North Carolina has about 742 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Duck, North Carolina earns about $107,083 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 $528,300, and the typical rent is about $1,100 a month.

How educated are people in Duck, North Carolina?

About 59.3% 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 7.4% 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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