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Kitty Hawk

North Carolina · 3,689 residents · 8.119 sq mi
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Kitty Hawk is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,797. Population has grown 23% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $371,200. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,689
+23%since 2000
from 2,991 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
454 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 368 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.3
+19%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Kitty Hawk
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,797
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,706
+90%since 2000
from $22,960 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$371,200
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,290
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $714 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
21.3% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+53%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(3,324)
Black0.5%(18)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(181)
Asian0.7%(25)
Other2.3%(86)
Diversity Score20%(738)
Diversity Score
20
+338%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.6%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+45%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 74.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.8%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina?

Kitty Hawk, North Carolina has about 3,689 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina earns about $74,797 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 $371,200, and the typical rent is about $1,290 a month.

How educated are people in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina?

About 43.6% 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 1.9% 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 1,752 residents, a change of about 90 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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