CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9706.01
North Carolina · Dare County · 7,131 residents · 8.217 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Dare County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 9706.01 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,361. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $417,900.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,131
−2%since 2020
from 7,294 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
868 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 888 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
+17%since 2020
from 37.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$80,361
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $54,000 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,576
+65%since 2020
from $28,240 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.1%
+21.4 ptssince 2020
from 31.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
+20%since 2020
from 0.403 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.5%
Other services7.7%
Wholesale trade4%
Retail trade3.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
Construction3.6%
Finance & insurance3.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
Public administration2.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$417,900
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $262,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,236
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,139 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 68.0% in 2020
18.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
−11.2 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 36.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+7%since 2020
from 4.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(5,174)
Black11%(799)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(1,047)
Asian1.2%(87)
Other2.6%(187)
Diversity Score57.9%(4,225)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(5,430)
Black11.8%(845)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(655)
Asian0.2%(15)
Other2.6%(186)
Diversity Score49.6%(3,539)
Diversity Score
50
−14%since 2020
from 58 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 33.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 92.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.2 min
−13%since 2020
from 23.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 74.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 63.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 40.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.0% in 2020
Female
52.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.0% in 2020
Foreign born
5.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 91.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 85.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 7,131 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $80,361 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $417,900, and the typical rent is about $1,236 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.9% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 7.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024