| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density (/mi²) | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kill Devil Hills | 1 | 7,754 | 7,661 | 0.3% | 1,383 | 6 | Town |
| Kitty Hawk | 2 | 3,667 | 3,711 | -0.08% | 452 | 8 | Town |
| Southern Shores | 3 | 3,116 | 3,102 | 0.19% | 790 | 4 | Town |
| Nags Head | 4 | 3,106 | 3,179 | -0.35% | 469 | 7 | Town |
| Manteo | 5 | 1,584 | 1,599 | -0.06% | 844 | 2 | Town |
| Duck | 6 | 735 | 743 | -0.14% | 304 | 2 | Town |
Kill Devil Hills is the largest city in Dare County, with a population of 7,754.
Duck is the smallest city in Dare County, with a population of 735.
There are 6 cities in Dare County, North Carolina.