Kill Devil Hills is a town located in Dare County North Carolina. Kill Devil Hills has a 2024 population of 7,816. Kill Devil Hills is currently growing at a rate of 0.49% annually and its population has increased by 1.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,664 in 2020.
The average household income in Kill Devil Hills is $97,851 with a poverty rate of 6.62%. The median age in Kill Devil Hills is 48.1 years: 48.5 years for males, and 47.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kill Devil Hills was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,254 | 81.67% |
| Two or more races | 730 | 9.53% |
| Other race | 425 | 5.55% |
| Black or African American | 138 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 88 | 1.15% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,258 | 2.35 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
| Non Family | 1,443 | 1.31 | 70.1 | 29.9 |
| Married | 1,419 | 3.07 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
| Female | 335 | 3.57 | 44.2 | 55.8 |
| Male | 61 | 3.34 | 29.5 | 70.5 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
74.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 225 | 3.98% |
| Associates Degree | 531 | 9.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,502 | 26.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 859 | 15.18% |
| High School Graduate | 1,177 | 20.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 99 | 1.75% |
| Some College | 1,264 | 22.34% |
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 | 4,910 | 4,692 | 2,280 |
| Hispanic | 441 | 412 | 29 |
| 2+ Races | 300 | 300 | 55 |
| Other Race | 194 | 173 | 15 |
| Black | 106 | 106 | 0 |
| Asian | 83 | 21 | 11 |
| Native American | 23 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 46.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,338 | $57,347 | $53,046 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,466 | $66,776 | $45,338 |
| High School Graduate | $38,464 | $50,860 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,037 | $36,330 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,644 | $51,684 | $41,328 |
| Some College | $41,057 | $45,883 | $36,888 |
$45,644
Average Earnings
$51,684
Average Male
$41,328
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.56% of Kill Devil Hills residents speak only English, while 16.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,213 | 502 | 8.08% |
| Black | 138 | 5 | 3.62% |
6.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.14%
Male Poverty Rate
4.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kill Devil Hills is White, with 8.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kill Devil Hills is Black, with 3.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 13.98% |
| High School | 5.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.69% |
| Female Employed | 6.17% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $108,344 | $114,292 |
| Households | $73,036 | $97,851 |
| Married Families | $118,342 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,159 | $70,725 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.4%
Male Marriage Rate
48.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
477
Number of Veterans
402
Male Veterans
75
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 233 |
| First Gulf War | 96 |
| Korea | 34 |
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 179 |
| 35 to 54 | 149 |
| 75+ | 129 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 407 | 7.42% |
| 2+ Races | 55 | 15.49% |
| Other Race | 15 | 4.16% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 1.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.5%
Labor Force Participation
65.8%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
28.52%
Born in Kill Devil Hills
92.82%
Native Born
7.18%
Foreign Born
3.96%
Non Citizen
3.23%
Naturalized
92.82% of Kill Devil Hills residents were born in the United States, with 28.52% having been born in North Carolina. 3.96% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,006 | 38 | 0.48% |
| 2028 | 7,968 | 38 | 0.48% |
| 2027 | 7,930 | 38 | 0.48% |
| 2026 | 7,892 | 38 | 0.48% |
| 2025 | 7,854 | 38 | 0.49% |
| 2024 | 7,816 | 38 | 0.49% |
| 2023 | 7,778 | -25 | -0.32% |
| 2022 | 7,803 | -9 | -0.12% |
| 2021 | 7,812 | 148 | 1.93% |
| 2020 | 7,664 | 321 | 4.37% |
| 2019 | 7,343 | 88 | 1.21% |
| 2018 | 7,255 | 106 | 1.48% |
| 2017 | 7,149 | 71 | 1% |
| 2016 | 7,078 | 79 | 1.13% |
| 2015 | 6,999 | 130 | 1.89% |
| 2014 | 6,869 | 14 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 6,855 | 76 | 1.12% |
| 2012 | 6,779 | 46 | 0.68% |
| 2011 | 6,733 | 33 | 0.49% |
| 2010 | 6,700 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,897 | 1,659 | 39.15% |
| 1990 | 4,238 | -3,768 | -47.06% |