Salvo, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Salvo, North Carolina had a total population of 220, the 693rd largest community in North Carolina. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Salvo Quick Facts
How Salvo Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 219 | 220 | +0.5% |
How Salvo Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 58 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Salvo Rankings in North Carolina
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Other Cities in Dare County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kill Devil Hills | 7,761 | $89,773 | 9.2% | $442,200 |
| Kitty Hawk | 3,724 | $94,450 | 4.7% | $535,000 |
| Nags Head | 3,160 | $91,264 | 2.4% | $490,800 |
| Southern Shores | 3,139 | $131,429 | 0.6% | $712,300 |
| Manteo | 2,020 | $83,777 | 19.2% | $444,400 |
| Wanchese | 1,956 | $88,750 | 6.3% | $311,800 |
| Buxton | 1,267 | N/A | 6.7% | $409,900 |
| Manns Harbor | 926 | $51,800 | 25.1% | $253,000 |
| Rodanthe | 781 | N/A | 2.3% | N/A |
| Duck | 669 | $136,250 | 10.8% | $767,500 |
Cities Similar to Salvo
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creswell | 217 | $33,594 | $117,500 | 8.6% | 35.9% |
| Eureka | 224 | $66,250 | $122,900 | 21.2% | 8.9% |
| Glenwood | 226 | $120,694 | N/A | 58.8% | 0.0% |
| Indian Beach | 211 | $103,000 | $534,100 | 56.8% | 3.5% |
| Smithtown | 211 | N/A | $75,900 | 21.6% | 64.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 220, Salvo's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Salvo is a small community located in North Carolina, within Dare County. The total population is 220. It ranks as the 693rd most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.
Age Demographics
The median age in Salvo is 36.3 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 39.1 years. 20.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Salvo. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Salvo, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 66.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Salvo was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
38.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.8%. Notably, 18.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Salvo, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Salvo, North Carolina?
Salvo, North Carolina has a population of 220 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Salvo, NC?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Salvo — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Salvo, NC?
The ACS sample for Salvo recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Salvo, North Carolina?
Salvo's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Salvo, NC?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Salvo — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Salvo, North Carolina?
38.8% of adults (25+) in Salvo hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 18.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.