Dare County, NC
Living in Dare County
Bikeability36
Walkability31
Commute78
Public Transit12
Affordability45
Public Safety87
Airports17
Hospitals56
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools50
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
36kPopulation+2.6k (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
35%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate23%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$5.5k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty
22 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector68%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office25%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$289kMedian Home Value-$53k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$909Median Monthly Rent+$49 (2010–19)
33%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198932%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity91%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas6%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas2%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dare County
United States45
North Carolina20
Property Crime in Dare County
United States48
North Carolina30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 45 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dare County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding20
Tornado22
Coastal Flooding28
Hurricane Force Winds8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dare County, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dare County, NC
Wanchese Christian Academy
18 miles, NE
Heron Pond Montessori School
31 miles, N
Jarvisburg Christian Academy
42 miles, N
Hope Mennonite School
45 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Dare County, NC
Elizabeth City State University
53 miles, NW
Mid-Atlantic Christian University
54 miles, NW
Sentara College of Health Sciences
85 miles, N
Regent University
86 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dare County, NC
The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc
25 miles, N
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
56 miles, NW
Vidant Chowan Hospital
57 miles, NW
Washington County Hosp Inc
58 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Dare County, NC
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
81 miles, SW
Pitt-Greenville Airport
91 miles, W
Norfolk International Airport
92 miles, N
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
113 miles, N