Nags Head, NC Profile
Nags Head, NC, population 3,058, is located
in North Carolina's Dare county,
about 65.0 miles from Virginia Beach and 69.8 miles from Chesapeake.
Through the 90's Nags Head's population has grown by about 47%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Nags Head has grown by about 14%. Since 2005 Nags Head's population has grown by about 1%.
Nags Head's property crime levels tend to be much higher than
North Carolina's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Nags Head tend to be lower than North Carolina's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 50% |
| Females | 50% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 97% |
| African American | 1% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 2% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 9.99% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 2,700 | N/A |
| 2001 | 2,786 | 3.19% |
| 2002 | 2,890 | 3.73% |
| 2003 | 2,991 | 3.49% |
| 2004 | 3,053 | 2.07% |
| 2005 | 3,040 | -0.43% |
| 2006 | 3,041 | 0.03% |
| 2007 | 3,037 | -0.13% |
| 2008 | 3,045 | 0.26% |
| 2009 | 3,058 | 0.43% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $53,095 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 328 |
| 2002 | N/A |
| 2003 | 206 |
| 2004 | 230 |
| 2005 | 385 |
| 2006 | 733 |
| 2007 | 385 |
| 2008 | 326 |
| 2009 | 295 |
| 2010 | 517 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 2002 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2003 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2004 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 2005 |
0 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| 2006 |
0 | 6 | 3 | 14 |
| 2007 |
0 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 2008 |
0 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 2009 |
0 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 2010 |
0 | 6 | 1 | 9 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 14,312 |
| 2002 | N/A |
| 2003 | 10,337 |
| 2004 | 10,030 |
| 2005 | 11,770 |
| 2006 | 9,500 |
| 2007 | 8,382 |
| 2008 | 10,477 |
| 2009 | 11,701 |
| 2010 | 10,785 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
115 |
271 |
7 |
| 2002 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2003 |
102 |
192 |
7 |
| 2004 |
96 |
199 |
10 |
| 2005 |
104 |
260 |
3 |
| 2006 |
74 |
216 |
8 |
| 2007 |
62 |
196 |
3 |
| 2008 |
133 |
179 |
9 |
| 2009 |
163 |
191 |
3 |
| 2010 |
141 |
190 |
3 |
Location
| Elevation | 10 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 6.3 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 0.4 Square Miles |
