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Rodanthe

North Carolina · 213 residents · 0.956 sq mi
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Rodanthe has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,000. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2019. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

213
+51%since 2019
from 141 in 2019
2010 – 2024
223 / sq mi
+51%since 2019
from 147 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
49.1
−7%since 2019
from 52.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
54252451649847201020202024Rodanthe
2024781
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $59,180 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
$42,260
−7%since 2019
from $45,249 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 21.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food11.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$341,200
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
79.0%
+29.6 ptssince 2019
from 49.4% in 2019
21.0% rent
6.2
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(102)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.2%(13)
Diversity Score54.3%(77)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(195)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.2%(32)
Diversity Score36.7%(78)
37
−32%since 2019
from 54 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

55.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2019
from 47.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 97.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
11.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 9.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.0 min
+17%since 2019
from 22.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
30.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 31.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−17.5 ptssince 2019
from 17.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
100.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 97.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
21.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 21.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

29.2%
−25.4 ptssince 2019
from 54.6% in 2019
70.8%
+25.4 ptssince 2019
from 45.4% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
22.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2019
from 16.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Rodanthe, North Carolina?

Rodanthe, North Carolina has about 213 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rodanthe, North Carolina earns about $55,000 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 $341,200.

How educated are people in Rodanthe, North Carolina?

About 55.1% 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 0.0% 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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