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Kitty Hawk

North Carolina · 3,272 residents · 8.119 sq mi
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Kitty Hawk is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,220. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $377,200. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 39% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 114%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,272
+9%since 2000
from 2,991 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
403 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 368 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.4
+12%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Kitty Hawk
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,220
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,813 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,431
+54%since 2000
from $22,960 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade18.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$377,200
+114%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,113
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $714 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.4%
−17.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
52.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
53.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.0
+84%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(2,916)
Black0.6%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(28)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(137)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(3,078)
Black0.9%(28)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(96)
Asian0.8%(27)
Other0.3%(9)
Diversity Score11.9%(390)
Diversity Score
12
+161%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+53%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.4%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina?

Kitty Hawk, North Carolina has about 3,272 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina?

The typical household in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina earns about $63,220 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kitty Hawk, North Carolina expensive?

In Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $377,200, and the typical rent is about $1,113 a month.

How educated are people in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina?

About 33.9% of adults age 25 and over in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina?

About 9.4% of people in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kitty Hawk, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,335 residents, a change of about 69 percent over that period.

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