Dare County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37055 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 37,875 | — | #1,259 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $88,994 | +18.4% | #330 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 49.0 years | +26.0% | #288 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $460,400 | +63.3% | #178 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,345 | +15.6% | #367 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% | -47.4% | #164 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Dare County has a population of 37,875, making it the #1,259 most populous county in the US. The median age is 49.0 years, which is 26.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Dare County is $88,994, ranking #330 out of 3,222 counties — 18.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.6% and unemployment stands at 5.9%.
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The median home value in Dare County is $460,400 (+63.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,345/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.4%.
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91.4% of residents in Dare County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.4% below the national rate.
About Dare County, North Carolina
Dare County, North Carolina has a total population of 37,875, making it the 1,259th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dare County is 49.0 years, which is 26.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Dare County is $88,994, which ranks #330 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9%.
The median home value in Dare County is $460,400, 63.3% above the national median. Renters in Dare County pay a median gross rent of $1,345 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Dare County, 43.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.2% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.2 min.
Dare County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.4%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
All data for Dare County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.