Dare County , North Carolina
Dare County: County in North Carolina, United States
About
Dare County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 33,920 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 37,547 inhabitants. Its county seat is Manteo. The county was created 151 years ago in 1869.
Geography
Dare County is located at 35°47'12"N 75°46'51"W (35.7866300, -75.7809400). It has 3 neighbors: Currituck County, Hyde County and Tyrrell County.
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The largest city of Dare County is Nags Head with a population of 2,997. . See all Dare County cities & populated places.
Weather
Dare County forecast: Sunny, with a high near 73. more
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Official website of Dare County
Dare County Quick Facts
| Population : | 37,547 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| Area : | 4044 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 75% |
| Land as percent of area : | 25% |
| Named for : | Virginia Dare |
| Altitude : | 3 feet / 1 meters |
| Capital : | Manteo |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1870 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 00:38:23 (17th October 2021) |
| Density : | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 9.66% (2010-2020) |
| Weather : | 73℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Dare County has 3 neighbours.
- Currituck County county in North Carolina, United States
- Hyde County county in North Carolina, United States
- Tyrrell County county in North Carolina, United States
- Kitty Hawk
- Duck
- Southern Shores
- Kill Devil Hills
- Nags Head
- Manteo
Demographics
The population of Dare County increased by 9.66% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 33,920 | - | census |
| 2011 | 34,156 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 34,383 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 34,810 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 34,894 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 35,468 | 1.62% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 35,829 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 36,199 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 36,607 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 37,009 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 37,547 | 1.43% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (1)
Dare County Populated Places
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Dare County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kill Devil Hills | 7,413 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Kitty Hawk | 3,598 | Town in North Carolina |
| Nags Head | 2,997 | City in Dare County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Southern Shores | 2,997 | Town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States |
| Wanchese | 1,642 | Township in Dare County, North Carolina |
| Manteo | 1,468 | Town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States |
| Duck | 394 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
North Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County | 1,132,271 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Mecklenburg County | 1,128,945 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Charlotte | 900,350 | City in and county seat of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States |
| Guilford County | 540,521 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Raleigh | 474,414 | Capital of North Carolina |
| Forsyth County | 383,843 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| West Raleigh | 338,759 | City in United States of America |
| Cumberland County | 336,364 | County in Maine, United States |
| Durham County | 327,306 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Greensboro | 297,878 | City in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Durham | 285,897 | County seat of Durham County, North Carolina, United States |
| Buncombe County | 263,477 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Winston-Salem | 248,112 | City in Forsyth County, North Carolina |
| Union County | 244,562 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| New Hanover County | 236,613 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Gaston County | 226,568 | County in North Carolina, United States |