Dare County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
37,534
Male
18,439
49.1%
Female
19,095
50.9%
Median Age
48.5 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.3
Foreign Born
5.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher32.5%
High School or Higher49.5%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
7.3%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
3.6%
Married
48.0%
Dare County, NC has a population of 37,534 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 48.5 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 87.3% of the population. 32.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 5.0% of residents are foreign-born.