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Hatteras

North Carolina · 504 residents · 1.577 sq mi
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Hatteras has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,593. Population has grown 46% since 2011. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $290,300. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
504
+46%vs 2011
vs 345 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
320 / sq mi
+46%vs 2011
vs 219 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
46.8
−3%vs 2011
vs 48.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
110237365492620201020202024Hatteras
2024152
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,593
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $38,958 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,521
−20%vs 2011
vs $24,344 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.0%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.271
−13%vs 2011
vs 0.313 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing16.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction14.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$290,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $265,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2022
Median gross rent
$1,069
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−17.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.8% in 2011
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
68.4%
−8.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.7%
−17.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.8%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.9% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.8
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 6.8 in 2011
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(345)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(487)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.3%(37)
Diversity Score
7
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
−10.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.7 min
+5%vs 2011
vs 9.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.8%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
27.1%
+8.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.4% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
5.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.7%
+7.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.1% in 2011
Female
42.3%
−7.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.9% in 2011
Foreign born
1.2%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hatteras, North Carolina?

Hatteras, North Carolina has about 504 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hatteras, North Carolina earns about $42,593 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hatteras, North Carolina expensive?

In Hatteras, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $290,300, and the typical rent is about $1,069 a month.

How educated are people in Hatteras, North Carolina?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hatteras, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hatteras, North Carolina?

About 2.5% of people in Hatteras, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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