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Rodanthe

North Carolina · 261 residents · 0.956 sq mi
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Rodanthe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,962. Population has fallen 36% since 2011, a loss of 144 residents. Median home value is $583,300. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
261
−36%vs 2011
vs 405 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
273 / sq mi
−36%vs 2011
vs 424 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
+36%vs 2011
vs 31.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
54252451649847201020202024Rodanthe
2024781
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,962
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $29,954 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$24,004
+21%vs 2011
vs $19,785 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.2%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−9.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
−24%vs 2011
vs 0.485 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Arts, entertainment, food21.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$583,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $582,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Median gross rent
$635
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.7%
−26.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.1% in 2011
38.1% rent
Vacancy rate
51.2%
−10.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
15.8
−19%vs 2011
vs 19.5 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(405)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(247)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(4)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.8%(18)
Diversity Score
7
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.5%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
58.6%
−25.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
24.7%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
68.9%
−14.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−7.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
21.6%
+21.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−25.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.0%
−20.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.7% in 2011
Female
56.7%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.3% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.6%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rodanthe, North Carolina?

Rodanthe, North Carolina has about 261 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rodanthe, North Carolina earns about $36,962 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rodanthe, North Carolina expensive?

In Rodanthe, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $583,300, and the typical rent is about $635 a month.

How educated are people in Rodanthe, North Carolina?

About 33.5% 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 3.8% of people in Rodanthe, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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