Kitty Hawk
Town in Dare County, North Carolina
Kitty Hawk is a town in Dare County, North Carolina, with 3,689 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Southern Shores, 3.3 miles N.
- 3,689residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 8.1 sq miland area · 21.0 km²
- 454 / sq mipopulation density
- 27949ZIP code
About Kitty Hawk
Kitty Hawk is a town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States, located on Bodie Island within the state's Outer Banks. The population was 3,708 at the 2020 United States census. It was established in the early 18th century as Chickahawk.
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Living in Kitty Hawk
- Median household income
- $94,450
- Median home value
- $535,000
- Median rent
- $1,309/mo
- Median age
- 49.3
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Kitty Hawk had 3,689 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,689 |
|---|---|
| Density | 454 per sq mi (175 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kitty Hawk at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Dare County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,689 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.12 sq mi (21.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.0701° N, 75.7172° W |
| ZIP code | 27949 |
| Official website | townofkittyhawk.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3736060 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kitty Hawk
- Southern Shores3.3 mi N
- Kill Devil Hills4.5 mi SE
- Duck8.3 mi N
- Nags Head10.2 mi SE
- Manns Harbor12.4 mi S
- Manteo12.4 mi S
- Grandy14.6 mi NW
- Wanchese16.4 mi S
- Coinjock23.4 mi NW
- Camden30.8 mi NW
- Columbia31.0 mi W
- Elizabeth City32.9 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Kitty Hawk
What county is Kitty Hawk in?
Kitty Hawk is in Dare County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Kitty Hawk, NC?
3,689 people lived in Kitty Hawk at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kitty Hawk, NC?
The ZIP code of Kitty Hawk is 27949.
What is the elevation of Kitty Hawk?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kitty Hawk?
Southern Shores (3.3 mi), Kill Devil Hills (4.5 mi), Duck (8.3 mi), Nags Head (10.2 mi), Manns Harbor (12.4 mi).
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