Nags Head, NC is a small town located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. With a population of 3,096 and a population density of 455 people per square mile, the town is quite small compared to the US Population of 329,725,481 and Population Density of 93 people per square mile. The town has plenty to offer in terms of businesses, outdoor activities, and local organizations.
The town is home to several popular businesses such as JK's Restaurant and Bar, Nags Head Pizza Company, and Mama Kwan’s Tiki Bar & Grill. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities for visitors such as fishing at Oregon Inlet Fishing Center or kayaking on Roanoke Sound. Organizations like The Outer Banks Community Foundation provide good opportunities to get involved with the local community. Local sporting events include the annual Nags Head Fishing Pier 5K Run/Walk which takes place during Memorial Day weekend each year.
The population in Nags Head is 3,096. There are 470 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Nags Head is 55.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Nags Head is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Nags Head
- 62.1% are married
- 13.4% are divorced
- 18.9% are married with children
- 13.5% have children, but are single
Race in Nags Head
- 92.0% are White
- 1.2% are Black
- 0.8% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 1.1% claim Other
- 1.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander