Duck is a town located in Dare County North Carolina. Duck has a 2024 population of 744. Duck is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 743 in 2020.
The average household income in Duck is $153,990 with a poverty rate of 9.77%. The median age in Duck is 57.1 years: 55.3 years for males, and 58.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Duck was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 668 | 97.38% |
| Other race | 9 | 1.31% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 0.87% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.44% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 310 | 2.21 | 87.4 | 12.6 |
| Married | 183 | 2.68 | 91.3 | 8.7 |
| Non Family | 112 | 1.14 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
| Male | 13 | 4.69 | 38.5 | 61.5 |
| Female | 2 | 3.5 | 0 | 100 |
2.65
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
87.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 19 | 3.54% |
| Associates Degree | 79 | 14.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 185 | 34.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 154 | 28.68% |
| High School Graduate | 44 | 8.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 56 | 10.43% |
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 | 516 | 503 | 327 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 6 | 6 |
| Other Race | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,500 | $80,625 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,625 | $71,250 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $250,001 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $15,833 | $0 |
| Overall | $57,857 | $90,750 | $21,750 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$57,857
Average Earnings
$90,750
Average Male
$21,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.71% of Duck residents speak only English, while 3.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 662 | 67 | 10.12% |
9.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.81%
Male Poverty Rate
12.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Duck is White, with 10.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Duck is White, with 10.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.85% |
| High School | 2.27% |
| Some College | 1.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 11.38% |
| Male Employed | 6.83% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $139,318 | $184,995 |
| Households | $122,500 | $153,990 |
| Married Families | $155,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $85,000 | $96,196 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
69.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
78.2%
Male Marriage Rate
62.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
79
Number of Veterans
69
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 35 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 33 |
| 75+ | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79 | 13.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.1%
Labor Force Participation
46.5%
Employment Rate
1.4%
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
12.1%
Born in Duck
97.52%
Native Born
2.48%
Foreign Born
0.44%
Non Citizen
2.04%
Naturalized
97.52% of Duck residents were born in the United States, with 12.1% having been born in North Carolina. 0.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 746 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2028 | 745 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 745 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 745 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2025 | 744 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 744 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 744 | -4 | -0.53% |
| 2022 | 748 | -7 | -0.93% |
| 2021 | 755 | 12 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 743 | 351 | 89.54% |
| 2019 | 392 | 2 | 0.51% |
| 2018 | 390 | 2 | 0.52% |
| 2017 | 388 | 2 | 0.52% |
| 2016 | 386 | 2 | 0.52% |
| 2015 | 384 | 5 | 1.32% |
| 2014 | 379 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 379 | 3 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 376 | 1 | 0.27% |
| 2011 | 375 | 2 | 0.54% |
| 2010 | 373 | 0 | 0% |