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Rodanthe

North Carolina · 781 residents · 0.956 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 475 residents. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
44% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
781
+155%since 2023
from 306 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
817 / sq mi
+155%since 2023
from 320 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
45.9
−12%since 2023
from 52.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
54252451649847201020202024Rodanthe
2024781
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$295,144
+837%since 2023
from $31,488 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
+25.8 ptssince 2023
from 19.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.607
+139%since 2023
from 0.254 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food15.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
44.0%
−22.2 ptssince 2023
from 66.2% in 2023
56.0% rent
Vacancy rate
58.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 60.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
65.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 57.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.3%
−41.8 ptssince 2023
from 77.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(290)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(16)
Diversity Score12.4%(38)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(738)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(43)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13%(102)
Diversity Score
13
+5%since 2023
from 12 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
−40.6 ptssince 2023
from 68.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 93.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 45.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.9%
−25.6 ptssince 2023
from 38.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
27.8%
+27.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 57.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2023
from 43.8% in 2023
Female
44.9%
−11.3 ptssince 2023
from 56.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.6%
−18.7 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 73.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rodanthe, North Carolina?

Rodanthe, North Carolina has about 781 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Rodanthe, North Carolina?

About 28.2% of adults age 25 and over in Rodanthe, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rodanthe, North Carolina?

About 2.3% of people in Rodanthe, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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