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Hatteras, North Carolina

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Population in 2010: 504.
Males: 229  (45.5%)
Females: 275  (54.5%)
Median resident age:

33.8 years
North Carolina median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 27943.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $81,302
Hatteras:

$81,302
NC:

$67,481

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $46,955

Hatteras CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $461,813
Hatteras:

$461,813
NC:

$280,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $607,017; detached houses: $603,274

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,617.

March 2022 cost of living index in Hatteras: 84.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.2%

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  • Races in Hatteras, NC (2022)
    • 44194.2%White alone
    • 183.8%Hispanic
    • 20.4%Two or more races

Races in Hatteras detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Hatteras, NC City Guides:

Hatteras, NC Guides 4

Ancestries: American (58.4%), English (34.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 3 feet

2 residents are foreign born

This place:

0.4%
North Carolina:

8.3%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Greenville, NC (98.4 miles , pop. 60,476).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Virginia Beach, VA (113.9 miles , pop. 425,257).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (331.9 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Frisco, NC (1.9 miles),
Buxton, NC (3.0 miles ),
Avon, NC (3.7 miles ),
Ocracoke, NC (4.2 miles ),
Salvo, NC (5.0 miles ),
Engelhard, NC (5.1 miles ),
Waves, NC (5.2 miles),
Rodanthe, NC (5.4 miles )

Latitude: 35.22 N, Longitude: 75.69 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 252

Distribution of median household income in Hatteras, NC in 2022
Distribution of house value in Hatteras, NC in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.1%
North Carolina:

3.2%

Tornado activity:

Hatteras-area historical tornado activity is significantly below North Carolina state average. It is 72% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/10/1990, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 3.5 miles away from the Hatteras place center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 3/17/1965, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 48.6 miles away from the place center killed 2 people and injured 85 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Hatteras-area historical earthquake activity is above North Carolina state average. It is 76% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 224.0 miles away from Hatteras center
On 1/15/2019 at 23:30:48, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 204.3 miles away from Hatteras center
On 8/6/1994 at 19:54:09, a magnitude 3.8 (3.6 LG, 3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 60.9 miles away from Hatteras center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 204.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 315.1 miles away from Hatteras center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 221.7 miles away from Hatteras center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Dare County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 8

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 17, Flood: 1, Snowfall: 1, Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Airports located in Hatteras:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hatteras:

  • Elizabeth City State University (about 79 miles; Elizabeth City, NC; Full-time enrollment: 2,803)
  • Craven Community College (about 81 miles; New Bern, NC; FT enrollment: 2,712)
  • East Carolina University (about 99 miles; Greenville, NC; FT enrollment: 23,943)
  • Pitt Community College (about 100 miles; Winterville, NC; FT enrollment: 7,026)
  • Coastal Carolina Community College (about 101 miles; Jacksonville, NC; FT enrollment: 4,502)
  • Lenoir Community College (about 107 miles; Kinston, NC; FT enrollment: 2,555)
  • Regent University (about 113 miles; Virginia Beach, VA; FT enrollment: 3,429)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Dare County Sheriff's District Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes: Duck Ponds (A), Isaac Ponds (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Austin Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Lil Bite Me Fishing Charters (Tours & Charters; Hatteras Landing Marina).

Dare County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.2 people
North Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

62.2%
Whole state:

66.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.8%
Whole state:

5.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

4 people in military barracks and dormitories (nondisciplinary) in 2010

Banks with branches in Hatteras (2011 data):

  • The East Carolina Bank: Hatteras Branch at N.C. Highway 12 (Northeast Side), branch established on 1973/04/05. Info updated 2010/05/27: Bank assets: $921.7 mil, Deposits: $797.6 mil, headquarters in Engelhard, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 25 total offices, Holding Company: Ecb Bancorp, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Hatteras:

Marital status in Hatteras, NC
  • Never married: 19.6%
  • Now married: 57.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 14.2%
  • Divorced: 9.2%

For population 25 years and over in Hatteras:

  • High school or higher: 99.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 48.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 16.9%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.8
North Carolina average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Hatteras, NC (based on Dare County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant6,41021
Evangelical Protestant4,02335
Catholic1,7473
Other4524
None21,288-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 18
Dare County:

5.34 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 9
Dare County:

2.67 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 32
This county:

9.50 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 123
This county:

36.51 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

7.57 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Dare County:

8.6%
North Carolina:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Dare County:

24.3%
North Carolina:

28.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Dare County:

20.0%
North Carolina:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Hatteras:

  • WTAR (850 AM; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WCKO (1110 AM; daytime; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WORD BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WPTF (680 AM; 50 kW; RALEIGH, NC; Owner: FIRST STATE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WSMO (1120 AM; 20 kW; CAMP LEJEUNE, NC; Owner: CTC MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WRVA (1140 AM; 50 kW; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFTK (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; WAKE FOREST, NC; Owner: POSITIVE RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WRJR (670 AM; 20 kW; CLAREMONT, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE-PORTSMOUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WGH (1310 AM; 20 kW; NEWPORT NEWS, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE BAY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WNCT (1070 AM; 10 kW; GREENVILLE, NC; Owner: WNCT LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTRU (830 AM; 50 kW; KERNERSVILLE, NC; Owner: TRUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WDLX (930 AM; 5 kW; WASHINGTON, NC; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Hatteras:

  • WYND-FM (97.1 FM; HATTERAS, NC; Owner: CONVERGENT BROADCASTING OUTER BANKS LLC)
  • WWOC (94.5 FM; HATTERAS, NC; Owner: MAX MEDIA OF THE CAROLINAS LLC)
  • W216BE (91.1 FM; BUXTON, NC; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES UNIVERSITY OF NC AT CHAPEL HILL)
  • WBUX (90.5 FM; BUXTON, NC; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES UNIVERSITY OF NC AT CHAPEL HILL)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 26ft / 7.9mTotal length
  • 16,400Total average daily traffic
  • 1,148Total average daily truck traffic
  • 32,800Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

22 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Hatteras)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • Hatteras Fire Dept Hwy 12 (Lat: 35.218778 Lon: -75.700167), Call Sign: WGQ836, Licensee ID: L00442895,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.130 MHz, 154.160 MHz, Grant Date: 01/04/2002, Expiration Date: 01/20/2012, Cancellation Date: 03/24/2012, Registrant: County Of Dare, Manteo, NC 27954, Phone: (919) 473-3481

  • Nc 12 Hatteras Inlet Ferry North Dock (Lat: 35.229333 Lon: -75.673500), Call Sign: KRI544,
    Assigned Frequencies: 47.1400 MHz, 47.2600 MHz, Grant Date: 07/13/2021, Expiration Date: 09/29/2031, Registrant: State Of North Carolina Dept Of Transportation, 124 Dot Drive, Asheboro, NC 27205, Phone: (336) 625-4796, Fax: (336) 625-6942, Email:

  • Hatteras Fire Dept (Lat: 35.218778 Lon: -75.700167), Call Sign: KNCH546, Licensee ID: L00442895,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.775 MHz, 155.925 MHz, Grant Date: 01/04/2002, Expiration Date: 01/20/2012, Cancellation Date: 03/24/2012, Registrant: County Of Dare, Manteo, NC 27954, Phone: (919) 473-3481

  • Deputy Sheriffs Station Hwy 12 (Lat: 35.218778 Lon: -75.700167), Call Sign: KNAQ597, Licensee ID: L00001779,
    Assigned Frequencies: 460.250 MHz, 465.250 MHz, Grant Date: 01/22/1996, Expiration Date: 02/26/2001, Cancellation Date: 05/06/2001, Registrant: County Of Dare, County Courthouse, Manteo, NC 27954, Phone: (919) 473-3481

  • 56178 Odens Court (Lat: 35.216944 Lon: -75.677778), Type: Tank, Structure height: 47.2 m, Overall height: 53.3 m, Call Sign: WNMH352,
    Assigned Frequencies: 458.475 MHz, Grant Date: 02/28/2002, Expiration Date: 03/23/2012, Cancellation Date: 01/31/2012, Registrant: Lao 20624101, 102 East Middle Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325-1938, Phone: (800) 886-4222, Fax: (717) 337-9157, Email:

  • 3000 E Hwy 12 & Ncsr 1241 (Lat: 35.217111 Lon: -75.678222), Type: Tank, Structure height: 33 m, Call Sign: WNUB367,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.210 MHz, Grant Date: 03/20/1998, Expiration Date: 03/20/2003, Cancellation Date: 12/20/2001, Certifier: Robert W Oreskovich, Registrant: Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP, 2500 Charlotte Plz, Charlotte, NC 28244, Fax: (704) 334-4706


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

5 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

6
  • Call Sign: KF4WXQ, Licensee ID: L01383047, Grant Date: 03/26/2008, Expiration Date: 04/13/2018, Cancellation Date: 04/14/2020, Registrant: David E Carter, 57198 Diamond Shoals Dr., Hatteras, NC 27943

  • Call Sign: KG4ZHY, Licensee ID: L00662257, Grant Date: 06/23/2023, Expiration Date: 06/23/2033, Certifier: Joseph A Hodges Jr, Registrant: Joseph A Hodges Jr, Hatteras, NC 27943-0029

  • Call Sign: KG4ZHZ, Licensee ID: L00662258, Grant Date: 02/21/2015, Expiration Date: 02/21/2025, Certifier: Michael L Warren, Registrant: Michael L Warren, Hatteras, NC 27943

  • Call Sign: KI4BFI, Licensee ID: L00706103, Grant Date: 05/03/2023, Expiration Date: 06/24/2033, Certifier: Alexis G Hodges, Registrant: Alexis G Hodges, 56181 Borgobello Lane, Hatteras, NC 27943

  • Call Sign: KI4ULY, Licensee ID: L01258698, Grant Date: 03/20/2007, Expiration Date: 03/20/2017, Cancellation Date: 03/21/2019, Certifier: Annie G Swain, Registrant: Annie G Swain, Hatteras, NC 27943

  • Call Sign: KQ4BOU, Licensee ID: L02572541, Grant Date: 06/22/2022, Expiration Date: 06/22/2032, Certifier: Paul L Harry Jr, Registrant: Paul L Harry Jr, 58214 Sea View Dr, Hatteras, NC 27943


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA R182 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 111 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 739ZR, N739ZR, N-739ZR, Serial Number: R18201021, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 04/05/1979, Certificate Issue Date: 04/04/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Ralph O Amick, Po Box 182, Hatteras, NC 27943

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Hatteras, NC
  • 100.0%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Hatteras, NC
  • 100.0%Electricity


Hatteras compared to North Carolina state average:

  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Hatteras on our top lists:

  • #53 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest percentage of English-only speaking households, population 500+"
There are 2 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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