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Dare County Schools
Dare County Schools is a unified school district in North Carolina with a community population of 37,875. The median household income is $88,994 and the median age is 49.0.
37,875
Population
99
People / sq mi
$88,994
Median Income
49.0
Median Age
Dare County Schools covers 383 sq mi of land at 98.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 57.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$88,994
Median Household Income
$56,589
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$460,400
Median Home Value
$1,345
Median Rent
78.4%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
94.7%
High School+
43.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dare County Schools serves a community with a population of 37,875 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in North Carolina.
The median household income in Dare County Schools is $88,994, with a per capita income of $56,589. The poverty rate is 3.9%.
Dare County Schools is 86.3% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 57.1% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Dare County Schools, 94.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Dare County Schools is $460,400, with a median rent of $1,345. The homeownership rate is 78.4%.
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Data for Dare County Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3701110).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.