Dare County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Dare County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37055
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 055
Geography
- Land Area
- 383.23 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1158.51 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1541.73 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.606269
- Longitude
- -75.767536
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 36,808
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 30,212
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 34,782 | 94.5% |
| Hispanic | 2,028 | 5.5% |
| White | 32,740 | 88.9% |
| Black | 1,024 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 115 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 40 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 29,079 | 96.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,129 | 3.7% |
| White | 27,581 | 91.3% |
| Black | 889 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 281 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 277 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 33 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 37,875
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $91,030
- Poverty Rate
- 6.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,497
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 32,699 | 86.3% |
| Black | 964 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 185 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 28,554
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 6,773 | 23.7% |
| Republican | 9,803 | 34.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 11,751 | 41.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 13,656 | 47.8% |
| Female | 14,890 | 52.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 24,375 | 85.4% |
| Hispanic | 846 | 3.0% |
| Black | 492 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 200 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 17,577
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 61.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 15,360 | 63.0% |
| Hispanic | 344 | 40.7% |
| Black | 207 | 42.1% |
| Asian | 101 | 50.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 8,387 | 61.4% |
| Female | 9,189 | 61.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,267 (18.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 12,479 (42.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 35,278
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $476,871
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,343
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 73.0%
- Work From Home
- 14.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 24.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.