COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Dare County

North Carolina · 29,967 residents · 383.229 sq mi

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The short version

Dare County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,411. Population has grown 32% since 1990. Median home value is $128,600. With a median age of 40.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 40.4

US median: 35.2

More educated

28% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

More affordable

home values down 10%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

29,967

+32%since 1990

from 22,746 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

78 / sq mi

+32%since 1990

from 59 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

40.4

+15%since 1990

from 35.2 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202438K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$42,411

+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $29,322 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$23,614

+56%since 1990

from $15,107 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

8.0%

−0.2 ptssince 1990

from 8.3% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$128,600

−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $108,300 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$638

−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $516 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

74.5%

+3.4 ptssince 1990

from 71.1% in 1990

25.5% rent

Afford Score

3.0

−18%since 1990

from 3.7 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic95.4%(21,699)

Black3.7%(837)

Hispanic / Latino0.8%(190)

Asian0.3%(58)

Diversity Score12.9%(2,943)

2000

White, non-Hispanic93.5%(28,028)

Black2.6%(793)

Hispanic / Latino2.2%(666)

Asian0.4%(110)

Diversity Score12.7%(3,820)

Diversity Score

−1%since 1990

from 13 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

27.7%

+6.3 ptssince 1990

from 21.4% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

88.6%

+7.6 ptssince 1990

from 81.0% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

8.4%

+2.4 ptssince 1990

from 6.1% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

13.9 min

−26%since 1990

from 18.8 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Income$53,713+27%

Home value$124,000−4%

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DARE COUNTY VS

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Income$41,685−2%

Home value$164,500+28%

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DARE COUNTY VS

Washington County

Income$41,813−1%

Home value$125,900−2%

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DARE COUNTY VS

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Income$66,589+57%

Home value$234,600+82%

Population42,201+10%

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dare County, North Carolina?

Dare County, North Carolina has about 29,967 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dare County, North Carolina?

The typical household in Dare County, North Carolina earns about $42,411 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dare County, North Carolina expensive?

In Dare County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $128,600, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Dare County, North Carolina?

About 27.7% of adults age 25 and over in Dare County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dare County, North Carolina?

About 8.0% of people in Dare County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dare County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Dare County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,221 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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