Kill Devil Hills town, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Kill Devil Hills town is a small city located in North Carolina. The total population is 7,727. It ranks as the 124th most populous out of 774 cities and towns in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kill Devil Hills town is 48.6 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kill Devil Hills town is $85,747. This is 23% higher than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.0%. This is 47% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $401,700. Housing costs are 55% higher than the state median of $259,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.7x. 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Kill Devil Hills town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.8%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 20.3%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 3.1%.

Education

44.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% higher than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Kill Devil Hills town, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 774 Census-designated places in North Carolina. For official data, visit data.census.gov.