Manteo, NC

Manteo, North Carolina

Manteo, North Carolina, in Dare county, is 66 miles SE of Chesapeake, Virginia (center to center) and 67 miles S of Virginia Beach, Virginia. The town has a population of 1,052.

The People and Families of Manteo

In Manteo, about 47% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Manteo live by themselves. The town is known for its large population of single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Manteo had a median family income of $40,139. An unusual characteristic of Manteo is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Manteo ($2,500). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Manteo Housing

About 54% of housing units in Manteo are owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing in Manteo tends to be newer construction. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Manteo, 82% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Manteo are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in the town than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 7%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Manteo, NC

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Manteo Almanac

Manteo Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Manteo Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Manteo, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Manteo High Schools (2004)

MANTEO HIGH
616 WINGINA AVENUE
252-473-5841
Serves 1,226 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

DARE CO ALTERNATIVE HIGH
N HWY 64 264
252-473-3141
A Non-traditional School
Serves 40 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 5

Manteo Colleges

(List of All North Carolina Colleges)

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