15 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kill Devil Hills | 1 | 7,854 | 7,664 | 0.49% | 1,400 | 5.61 | Town |
| Kitty Hawk | 2 | 3,715 | 3,710 | 0.03% | 458 | 8.12 | Town |
| Southern Shores | 3 | 3,161 | 3,103 | 0.38% | 801 | 3.95 | Town |
| Nags Head | 4 | 3,117 | 3,179 | -0.38% | 471 | 6.62 | Town |
| Wanchese | 5 | 2,096 | 2,092 | 1.45% | 449 | 4.67 | CDP |
| Manteo | 6 | 1,618 | 1,597 | 0.25% | 862 | 1.88 | Town |
| Buxton | 7 | 1,528 | 1,558 | 1.13% | 195 | 7.84 | CDP |
| Frisco | 8 | 774 | 795 | 5.16% | 160 | 4.84 | CDP |
| Duck | 9 | 744 | 743 | 0% | 308 | 2.42 | Town |
| Manns Harbor | 10 | 636 | 719 | -1.85% | 159 | 3.99 | CDP |
| Hatteras | 11 | 447 | 373 | -0.67% | 283 | 1.58 | CDP |
| Avon | 12 | 269 | 474 | -10.93% | 118 | 2.27 | CDP |
| Salvo | 13 | 194 | 94 | -1.02% | 200 | 0.97 | CDP |
| Rodanthe | 14 | 165 | 178 | -3.51% | 173 | 0.96 | CDP |
| Waves | 15 | 140 | 57 | 0% | 207 | 0.68 | CDP |
Kill Devil Hills is the largest city in Dare County, with a population of 7,854.
Waves is the smallest city in Dare County.
There are 15 cities in Dare County, North Carolina.