North Carolina Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 37,875 (100%) |
| Population Density | 99 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 26 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $88,994 |
| Per Capita Income | $56,589 |
| Median Home Value | $460,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 35,278 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 13,202 (37.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,634 (10.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 18,442 (52.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 16,836 |
| Average Household Size | 2.24 |
| Family Households | 10,794 (64.1%) |
The table below compares Dare County to the other 100 counties and county equivalents in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 66 | 35th |
| Population Density | # 59 | 42nd |
| Median Household Income | # 8 | 93rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 2 | 99th |
| Diversity Index | # 85 | 16th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
