Demographics & People — Dana, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,824 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,000 |
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| Median Age | 40.7 |
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| Total Households | 1,473 |
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| Family Households | 1,116 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.6 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4358 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,994 |
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| Black or African American | 15 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,380 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 1,429 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,351 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,267 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 845 |
| Irish | 403 |
| English | 370 |
| German | 325 |
| American | 257 |
| French Canadian | 89 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 84 |
Language
| English Only | 2,442 |
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| Spanish | 1,143 |
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| Population 5+ | 3,629 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 110 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,589 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Dana, North Carolina.
