Dare County's 2026 population is estimated at 38,187, reflecting a 0.01% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Dare County is the 66th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 33,981 and has grown 12.38% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 49 years
Female: 50 years
Male: 47.9 years
There are 31,104 adults, (9,563 of whom are seniors) in Dare County.
Female: 19,204 (50.7%)
Male: 18,671 (49.3%)
The racial composition of Dare County includes 86.33% White, 3.75% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,699 | 86.33% |
| Two or more races | 2,551 | 6.74% |
| Other race | 1,419 | 3.75% |
| Black or African American | 964 | 2.55% |
| Asian | 185 | 0.49% |
| Native American | 47 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.03% |
Dare County 's average per capita income is $47,207. Household income levels show a median of $88,994. The poverty rate stands at 6.62%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $121,875 | - |
| Families | $110,896 | $147,821 |
| Households | $88,994 | $129,955 |
| Non Families | $51,250 | $70,056 |
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