Manteo is a town located in Dare County North Carolina. Manteo has a 2024 population of 1,614. Manteo is currently growing at a rate of 0.25% annually and its population has increased by 1.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,597 in 2020.
The average household income in Manteo is $103,441 with a poverty rate of 23.21%. The median age in Manteo is 40.5 years: 40.1 years for males, and 45.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Manteo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,353 | 73.02% |
| Other race | 243 | 13.11% |
| Black or African American | 175 | 9.44% |
| Two or more races | 62 | 3.35% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.65% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 849 | 2.18 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
| Non Family | 359 | 1.14 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Married | 299 | 2.99 | 83.9 | 16.1 |
| Female | 168 | 2.86 | 19 | 81 |
| Male | 23 | 3 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
61.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 76 | 5.83% |
| Associates Degree | 79 | 6.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 325 | 24.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 247 | 18.94% |
| High School Graduate | 255 | 19.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49 | 3.76% |
| Some College | 273 | 20.94% |
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 | 1,019 | 1,015 | 552 |
| Black | 136 | 62 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 90 | 46 | 4 |
| Other Race | 77 | 33 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 53 | 6 |
| Asian | 11 | 8 | 3 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 54.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,526 | $0 | $34,911 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $100,536 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,583 | $0 | $24,167 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $21,679 |
| Overall | $34,342 | $60,938 | $29,523 |
| Some College | $32,750 | $40,870 | $29,550 |
$34,342
Average Earnings
$60,938
Average Male
$29,523
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.45% of Manteo residents speak only English, while 13.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 243 | 193 | 79.42% |
| Hispanic | 274 | 193 | 70.44% |
| White | 1,314 | 170 | 12.94% |
| Black | 175 | 50 | 28.57% |
| Multiple | 62 | 17 | 27.42% |
23.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.15%
Male Poverty Rate
25.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Manteo is Other, with 79.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Manteo is White, with 12.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 34.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28% |
| Some College | 12.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 89.09% |
| Female Employed | 17.23% |
| Male Employed | 9.15% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,739 | $130,910 |
| Households | $78,594 | $103,441 |
| Married Families | $115,078 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,803 | $64,129 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.4%
Male Marriage Rate
36.0%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
120
Number of Veterans
94
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 59 |
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 65 |
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97 | 8.93% |
| Black | 20 | 14.49% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 5.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.1%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
6.8%
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
28.01%
Born in Manteo
88.4%
Native Born
11.6%
Foreign Born
9.61%
Non Citizen
2%
Naturalized
88.4% of Manteo residents were born in the United States, with 28.01% having been born in North Carolina. 9.61% 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 | 1,635 | 4 | 0.25% |
| 2028 | 1,631 | 4 | 0.25% |
| 2027 | 1,627 | 5 | 0.31% |
| 2026 | 1,622 | 4 | 0.25% |
| 2025 | 1,618 | 4 | 0.25% |
| 2024 | 1,614 | 4 | 0.25% |
| 2023 | 1,610 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2022 | 1,608 | -15 | -0.92% |
| 2021 | 1,623 | 26 | 1.63% |
| 2020 | 1,597 | 138 | 9.46% |
| 2019 | 1,459 | 7 | 0.48% |
| 2018 | 1,452 | 14 | 0.97% |
| 2017 | 1,438 | 27 | 1.91% |
| 2016 | 1,411 | 23 | 1.66% |
| 2015 | 1,388 | 23 | 1.68% |
| 2014 | 1,365 | 4 | 0.29% |
| 2013 | 1,361 | 15 | 1.11% |
| 2012 | 1,346 | 11 | 0.82% |
| 2011 | 1,335 | 7 | 0.53% |
| 2010 | 1,328 | 0 | 0% |