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Dare County

North Carolina · 33,920 residents · 383.229 sq mi
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Dare County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,889. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $342,100. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 110%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,920
+13%since 2000
from 29,967 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
89 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 78 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.6
+8%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K26K30K35K39K1990201020202024Dare County
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,889
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,411 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,327
+28%since 2000
from $23,614 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$342,100
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,010
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $638 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.3%
−24.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
29.4% rent
Vacancy rate
53.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.3
+109%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(28,028)
Black2.6%(793)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(666)
Asian0.4%(110)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.7%(3,820)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(30,061)
Black2.4%(812)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(2,210)
Asian0.6%(211)
Other1%(340)
Diversity Score24.5%(8,316)
Diversity Score
25
+92%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+47%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.8%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Compare Dare County to nearby counties

DARE COUNTY VS
Hyde County
Income$53,713same
Home value$124,000−64%
Population4,554−88%
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DARE COUNTY VS
Tyrrell County
Income$41,685−23%
Home value$164,500−52%
Population3,537−91%
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DARE COUNTY VS
Washington County
Income$41,813−22%
Home value$125,900−63%
Population10,638−72%
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DARE COUNTY VS
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Income$66,589+24%
Home value$234,600−31%
Population42,201+10%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dare County, North Carolina?

Dare County, North Carolina has about 33,920 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dare County, North Carolina earns about $53,889 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 $342,100, and the typical rent is about $1,010 a month.

How educated are people in Dare County, North Carolina?

About 32.1% 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 10.5% 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 11,174 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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12 census tracts
Census Tract 9706.01Census Tract 9702Census Tract 9701.01Census Tract 9703.01Census Tract 9701.02Census Tract 9705.02Census Tract 9704Census Tract 9703.02Census Tract 9706.02Census Tract 9705.01Census Tract 9902Census Tract 9901
14 ZIP codes
ZIP 27948ZIP 27949ZIP 27954ZIP 27959ZIP 27981ZIP 27920ZIP 27953ZIP 27968ZIP 27936ZIP 27915ZIP 27978ZIP 27972ZIP 27943ZIP 27982
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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