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Hatteras

North Carolina · 577 residents · 1.577 sq mi
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Hatteras has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,721. Population has grown 25% since 2019. Median home value is $388,900. With a median age of 55.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
577
+25%since 2019
from 460 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
366 / sq mi
+25%since 2019
from 292 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
55.1
+2%since 2019
from 53.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
110237365492620201020202024Hatteras
2024152
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,721
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $74,427 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,273
−15%since 2019
from $34,238 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2019
from 47.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services25.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$388,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $370,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2022
Owner-occupied
81.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 77.3% in 2019
18.3% rent
Afford Score
5.5
+11%since 2019
from 5.0 in 2019
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(454)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score3.2%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(540)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(12)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score7.3%(42)
Diversity Score
7
+125%since 2019
from 3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 43.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 99.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2019
from 17.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
69.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2019
from 54.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 13.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.7%
−10.7 ptssince 2019
from 53.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 30.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 47.0% in 2019
Female
53.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 53.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2019
from 14.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hatteras, North Carolina?

Hatteras, North Carolina has about 577 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hatteras, North Carolina earns about $70,721 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 $388,900.

How educated are people in Hatteras, North Carolina?

About 44.6% 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 0.3% of people in Hatteras, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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