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Manteo

North Carolina · 1,585 residents (2025 est.) · 1.877 sq mi
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Manteo has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,777. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 92% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $444,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 108%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,020
+92%since 2000
from 1,052 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,076 / sq mi
+92%since 2000
from 560 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
+6%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,585 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8951K2K2K2K1990201020202024Manteo
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,777
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,803 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,210
+143%since 2000
from $20,222 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
+30.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.495 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$444,400
+108%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,204
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 49.7% in 2000
36.7% rent
Vacancy rate
37.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+35%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(899)
Black10.1%(106)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(27)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.9%(304)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(1,543)
Black7.4%(149)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(246)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(82)
Diversity Score49.3%(996)
Diversity Score
49
+71%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.6%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+86%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.7%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 16.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
−66.8 ptssince 2013
from 78.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2017
from 77.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2016
from 94.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 4.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manteo, North Carolina?

Manteo, North Carolina has about 2,020 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Manteo, North Carolina earns about $83,777 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manteo, North Carolina expensive?

In Manteo, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $444,400, and the typical rent is about $1,204 a month.

How educated are people in Manteo, North Carolina?

About 44.6% of adults age 25 and over in Manteo, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manteo, North Carolina?

About 19.2% of people in Manteo, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Manteo, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Manteo, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,023 residents, a change of about 103 percent over that period.

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