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27954

Manteo, NC

Total Population
6,937
Median Household Income
$75,877
Median Home Value
$360,000
Median Rent
$1,236

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$75,877
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$360,000
100.7% above state median
Rent
$1,236
100% above state median
Median Age
41.0 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Manteo, NC 27954

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Manteo, NC

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 42.5% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 1.9%, below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$75,877
+1.0% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-49,277,201
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.43 people

Total Households
2,831
Family Households
48.9%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
24.9%
#2 Industry
Education
19.7%
#3 Industry
Construction
17.1%
Total Employed Residents:1,805

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
14.2%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
4.2%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
3.3%
105 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:3,167
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
98.1%
3,437 employed
Labor Force
3,506
67 unemployed
Median Age
41.0 years
Per Capita Income
$41,805
Poverty Rate
9.0%

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