Dana is a CDP located in Henderson County North Carolina. Dana has a 2024 population of 3,679. Dana is currently growing at a rate of 0.68% annually but its population has decreased by -3.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,830 in 2020.
The average household income in Dana is $65,040 with a poverty rate of 28.54%. The median age in Dana is 40.4 years: 40.9 years for males, and 40 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dana was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,994 | 78.29% |
| Two or more races | 674 | 17.63% |
| Other race | 106 | 2.77% |
| Native American | 35 | 0.92% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 0.39% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,473 | 2.6 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Married | 890 | 2.86 | 86.5 | 13.5 |
| Non Family | 357 | 1.44 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Female | 183 | 3.31 | 29 | 71 |
| Male | 43 | 3.65 | 100 | 0 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
77.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 293 | 11.01% |
| Associates Degree | 190 | 7.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 328 | 12.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 204 | 7.66% |
| High School Graduate | 733 | 27.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 326 | 12.25% |
| Some College | 588 | 22.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,972 | 1,699 | 401 |
| Hispanic | 641 | 295 | 96 |
| 2+ Races | 227 | 140 | 96 |
| Other Race | 94 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 35 | 35 | 35 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,072 | $0 | $40,446 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,275 | $36,000 | $19,626 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,081 | $38,996 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,511 | $49,158 | $25,139 |
| Some College | $52,313 | $54,200 | $26,923 |
$38,511
Average Earnings
$49,158
Average Male
$25,139
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.29% of Dana residents speak only English, while 32.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 31.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,330 | 679 | 51.05% |
| Multiple | 624 | 464 | 74.36% |
| White | 2,295 | 264 | 11.5% |
| Native | 35 | 35 | 100% |
28.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.83%
Male Poverty Rate
32.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dana is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dana is White, with 11.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 24.62% |
| High School | 12.55% |
| Some College | 12.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 75.56% |
| Male Employed | 8.53% |
| Female Employed | 6.69% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,427 | $71,300 |
| Households | $55,801 | $65,040 |
| Married Families | $71,280 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,219 | $27,026 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.5%
Male Marriage Rate
58.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
132
Number of Veterans
120
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 109 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 88 |
| 75+ | 44 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 132 | 5.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.8%
Labor Force Participation
50.2%
Employment Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
56.43%
Born in Dana
84.18%
Native Born
15.82%
Foreign Born
7.19%
Non Citizen
8.63%
Naturalized
84.18% of Dana residents were born in the United States, with 56.43% having been born in North Carolina. 7.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,679 | 25 | 0.68% |
| 2023 | 3,654 | 25 | 0.69% |
| 2022 | 3,629 | -126 | -3.36% |
| 2021 | 3,755 | -75 | -1.96% |
| 2020 | 3,830 | -89 | -2.27% |
| 2019 | 3,919 | 334 | 9.32% |
| 2018 | 3,585 | 159 | 4.64% |
| 2017 | 3,426 | 105 | 3.16% |
| 2016 | 3,321 | 835 | 33.59% |
| 2015 | 2,486 | 20 | 0.81% |
| 2014 | 2,466 | -198 | -7.43% |
| 2013 | 2,664 | 9 | 0.34% |
| 2012 | 2,655 | -656 | -19.81% |
| 2011 | 3,311 | -18 | -0.54% |
| 2010 | 3,329 | 0 | 0% |