Dare County
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- Population
- 37,875
- Area
- 383.23 sq mi (992.56 km²), 1,158.5 sq mi water
- Median age
- 49
- Households
- 16,836
- Persons per household
- 2.2
- Median household income
- $88,994
- Median house value
- $460,400
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Local News
Coastal Review
Published September 30Outer Banks emergency ferry ends with NC 12 now open
The emergency ferry route between Rodanthe and Stumpy Point ended Wednesday after officials reopened N.C. Highway 12 on Pea Island in both directions after being closed nearly a week because of storm damage
Coastal Review
Published September 29State continues to help travelers leave Hatteras Island
In the aftermath of a powerful nor'easter that damaged roadways and trapped visitors, the state is to open at 3 p.m. Tuesday a temporary lane of N.C. Highway 12 between the Marc Basnight Bridge to Rodanthe and continue to offer the 24-hour emergency ferry route between Rodanthe…
Coastal Review
Published September 25Nor’easter thrashes coast from Cape Lookout to Duck
State transportation officials closed most ferry routes and large sections of N.C. Highway 12 because of damage and ocean overwash associated with the late-week coastal storm.
Coastal Review
Published September 24Researchers to share results of OBX co-development project
N.C. State researchers will share their findings from a community co-development project with residents at an open house-style research fair planned for Oct. 3 in Ocracoke and Hatteras.
Coastal Review
Published September 17Ferry system to hold career fairs for toll collection positions
The career fairs for entry level positions are scheduled for Tuesday at the Currituck Ferry Terminal, Wednesday at Hatteras Ferry Terminal and Thursday at Bayview Ferry Terminal in Bath. All will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.