Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Kill Devil Hills, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,761

Median Agei

48.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.8%6,274

Hispanic/Latino

11.2%867

Two or More

4.6%358

Asian

1.3%98

Black

1.2%93

Other

0.9%71

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%148

High School Diploma

14.9%862

Some College (<1 yr)

8.3%479

Some College (1+ yr)

14.4%836

Associate's Degree

9.3%539

Bachelor's Degree

30.1%1,743

Master's Degree

13.2%767

Professional Degree

1.1%66

Doctorate

0.3%18

HS or Higher

94.2%

BA or Higher

44.8%

Graduate+

14.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$442,200

Median Renti

$1,626

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.9%2,500

Renter-Occupied

26.1%884

Total Units

7,119

Homeownership

73.9%

Vacancy Rate

52.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.2%80

$50K–$100K

0.7%17

$100K–$150K

0.6%16

$150K–$200K

3.1%78

$200K–$300K

9.6%241

$300K–$500K

49%1,224

$500K–$1M

31.4%786

$1M+

2.3%58

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

133

$1,250–$1,500

219

$1,500–$2,000

236

$2,000+

235

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%55

2010–2019

7.4%529

2000–2009

14%998

1990–1999

6.5%465

1980–1989

41.9%2,980

1970–1979

14.1%1,003

1960–1969

7.9%560

1950–1959

6.1%432

1940–1949

1.4%97

Heating Fuel

Electricity

96.1%3,251

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%45

No Fuel

1.2%40

Utility Gas

1%33

Solar

0.4%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$89,773

Mean Household Incomei

$111,010

Per Capita Incomei

$47,427

Poverty Ratei

9.1%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

4,560

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.2%142

$10K–$15K

1.9%63

$15K–$20K

3%103

$20K–$25K

2%69

$25K–$30K

4.1%138

$30K–$35K

1.9%63

$35K–$40K

3.6%122

$40K–$45K

2.3%78

$45K–$50K

0.4%15

$50K–$60K

8.6%291

$60K–$75K

12.4%421

$75K–$100K

11.1%375

$100K–$125K

12.2%413

$125K–$150K

7.9%269

$150K–$200K

13.4%454

$200K+

10.9%368

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4615.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

116

China

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,077

Avg. Commutei

21.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,205

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

445(7.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.1%Insured

11.9%Uninsured