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Manteo

North Carolina · 1,434 residents · 1.877 sq mi
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Manteo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,464. Population has grown 36% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $421,400. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $421,400, the poverty rate sits 93% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 183%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,434
+36%since 2000
from 1,052 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
764 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 560 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.8
+4%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8951K2K2K2K1990201020202024Manteo
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,464
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,803 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,642
+17%since 2000
from $20,222 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$421,400
+183%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$723
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.7%
−18.0 ptssince 2000
from 49.7% in 2000
50.2% rent
Vacancy rate
37.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
11.9
+202%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(1,136)
Black8.2%(118)
Hispanic / Latino9%(129)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0.7%(10)
Diversity Score40.5%(581)
Diversity Score
41
+40%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+17%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.5%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.7%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
47.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
17.4%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manteo, North Carolina?

Manteo, North Carolina has about 1,434 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Manteo, North Carolina earns about $35,464 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 $421,400, and the typical rent is about $723 a month.

How educated are people in Manteo, North Carolina?

About 24.1% 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 26.7% 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 437 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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