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Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Introduction to Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina is 59 miles SE of Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is located in Dare county, and has a population of 5,897.

Kill Devil Hills History

In the colonial era, the area was the site of many shipwrecks. Several of these ships carried bottles of rum which were saved by locals and stored behind large sand dunes. According to tradition, the community was named because the rum hidden behind the hills was believed to be strong enough to kill the devil. The Wright brothers' first powered airplane flight took off from Kill Devil Hills in 1903. Kill Devil Hills was officially incorporated on March 6, 1953.

Kill Devil Hills and Nearby Attractions

  • Wright Brothers National Memorial
  • Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
  • Museum of the Albemarle
  • Nature Conservancy at Nags Head Woods
  • Montrose Gardens
  • Jockeys Ridge State Park

Things To Do In Kill Devil Hills

The town is home to the Wright Brothers National Memorial, a historic site built in commemoration of the Wright brothers' four powered airplane flights in 1903. Bodie Island Visitor Center, the Museum of the Albemarle, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Elizabeth II Historic Site are some of the museums and historic sites in the area. The Jockeys Ridge State Park includes sand dunes and offers facilities for hang gliding, picnicking, sail boarding, and sand boarding. Montrose Gardens, and the North Carolina Aquarium – Manteo are other popular destinations in the region.

Kill Devil Hills Transportation

Norfolk International Airport is the closest major airport.

Kill Devil Hills Higher Education

Colleges near Kill Devil Hills are Elizabeth City State University, College of the Albemarle, and Roanoke Bible College.

High Points

Kill Devil Hills strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 13%Kill Devil Hills Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 16%Kill Devil Hills Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Kill Devil Hills, NC

Comparing Kill Devil Hills to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men69
Age of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Women57
Senior Citizens32
Racial Diversity32
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults79
People in Middle Class or Better68
People Above Poverty68
Median Family Income57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes74
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Rents32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime35
Low Property Crime13

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