Dare County, North Carolina
Total Population: 37,534
County Seat: Manteo
Median Home Value
$425,400
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$81,214
Across all households
Median Age
48.5 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
42.8%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
18.1%
65 Years and Over
24.3%
Male
49.1%
Female
50.9%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
96.9%
No Health Insurance
8.9%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
95.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
42.8%
Enrolled in College (18+)
3.4%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$81,214
Mean Household Income
$106,269
Per Capita Income
$46,784
Unemployment Rate (16+)
5.8%
In Labor Force (19–64)
81.9%
SNAP / Food Stamps
5.3%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$425,400
Median Rent
$1,307/mo
Total Housing Units
34,839
Owner-Occupied
77.8%
Renter-Occupied
22.2%
Vacancy Rate
52.7%
Married Couple Households
49.9%
Cohabiting Couple Households
8.7%
Male Householder, No Partner
17.1%
Female Householder, No Partner
24.3%
Average Household Size
2.26
Broadband Internet Access
92.9%
Housing Built Since 2010
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37055.