Dana, NC

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Dana Overview

3,629
TOTAL POPULATION
1,737
MALE POPULATION
1,892
FEMALE POPULATION
91.81
MALES / 100 FEMALES
108.92
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$23,524
PER CAPITA INCOME
$67,584
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$53,256
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
41.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
58.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$14,664
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,592
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Dana Area Codes

Race in Dana

The most populous races in Dana are White / Caucasian (2,989 | 82.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1,351 | 37.2%), and Two or more Races (569 | 15.7%).
Race in Dana
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American160.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,35137.2%
Native / Alaskan230.6%
White / Caucasian2,98982.4%
Two or more Races56915.7%
Some other Race320.9%
Total3,629100.0%

Ancestry in Dana

The most populous ancestries reported in Dana are Mexican (1,267 | 34.9%), Irish (403 | 11.1%), English (370 | 10.2%), German (325 | 9.0%), and American (257 | 7.1%), together accounting for 72.3% of all Dana residents.
Ancestry in Dana
Ancestry# Population% Population
African140.4%
American2577.1%
Armenian431.2%
Belgian220.6%
British120.3%
Canadian140.4%
Cherokee230.6%
Czechoslovakian230.6%
English37010.2%
Ethiopian160.4%
European270.7%
French250.7%
French Canadian892.5%
German3259.0%
Irish40311.1%
Italian571.6%
Mexican1,26734.9%
Pennsylvania German100.3%
Polish310.9%
Portuguese310.9%
Scandinavian310.9%
Scotch-Irish611.7%
Scottish691.9%
Spaniard50.1%
Subsaharan African300.8%
Turkish160.4%
Welsh300.8%
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Immigrants in Dana

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Dana came from Central America (453 | 12.5%), Latin America (453 | 12.5%), Mexico (453 | 12.5%), Africa (32 | 0.9%), and Belgium (22 | 0.6%), together accounting for 38.9% of all Dana residents.
Immigrants in Dana
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa320.9%
Asia160.4%
Belgium220.6%
Central America45312.5%
Eastern Africa160.4%
Ethiopia160.4%
Europe220.6%
Latin America45312.5%
Mexico45312.5%
South Africa160.4%
Turkey160.4%
Western Asia160.4%
Western Europe220.6%
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Sex and Age in Dana

Sex and Age in Dana

The most populous age groups in Dana are 5 to 9 Years (224 | 12.9%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (225 | 11.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Dana
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years23 (1.3%)174 (9.2%)
5 to 9 Years224 (12.9%)84 (4.4%)
10 to 14 Years186 (10.7%)195 (10.3%)
15 to 19 Years65 (3.7%)126 (6.7%)
20 to 24 Years49 (2.8%)51 (2.7%)
25 to 29 Years35 (2.0%)54 (2.9%)
30 to 34 Years82 (4.7%)59 (3.1%)
35 to 39 Years156 (9.0%)225 (11.9%)
40 to 44 Years129 (7.4%)187 (9.9%)
45 to 49 Years165 (9.5%)124 (6.6%)
50 to 54 Years188 (10.8%)93 (4.9%)
55 to 59 Years0 (0.0%)46 (2.4%)
60 to 64 Years116 (6.7%)106 (5.6%)
65 to 69 Years105 (6.0%)123 (6.5%)
70 to 74 Years135 (7.8%)113 (6.0%)
75 to 79 Years30 (1.7%)97 (5.1%)
80 to 84 Years22 (1.3%)22 (1.2%)
85 Years and over27 (1.5%)13 (0.7%)
Total1,737 (100.0%)1,892 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Dana

Median Family Size in Dana

The median family size in Dana is 3.04 persons per family, with single female/mother families (155 | 15.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.28 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (53 | 5.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.70 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Dana
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple803 (79.4%)3.02
Single Male/Father53 (5.2%)2.70
Single Female/Mother155 (15.3%)3.28
Total Families1,011 (100.0%)3.04

Median Household Size in Dana

The median household size in Dana is 2.76 persons per household, with single female/mother households (155 | 11.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.78 persons per household. non-family households (305 | 23.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.34 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Dana
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple803 (61.0%)3.04
Single Male/Father53 (4.0%)3.58
Single Female/Mother155 (11.8%)3.78
Non-family305 (23.2%)1.34
Total Households1,316 (100.0%)2.76

Household Size by Marriage Status in Dana

Out of a total of 1,316 households in Dana, 1,011 (76.8%) are family households, while 305 (23.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 490, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 273.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Dana
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-273 (20.7%)
2-Person Households490 (37.2%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households156 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households121 (9.2%)32 (2.4%)
5-Person Households205 (15.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households28 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households11 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,011 (76.8%)305 (23.2%)

Female Fertility in Dana

Fertility by Age in Dana

Average fertility rate in Dana is 143.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 293.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 59.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Dana
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years48 (40.7%)293.0
35 to 50 years70 (59.3%)131.0
Total118 (100.0%)143.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Dana

40.7% of women with births (118) in Dana are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Dana
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)70 (100.0%)
Total48 (40.7%)70 (59.3%)

Fertility by Education in Dana

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Dana
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree48 (40.7%)219.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree70 (59.3%)833.0
Total118 (100.0%)143.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Dana

59.3% of women with births in Dana are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Dana
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)70 (100.0%)
Total48 (40.7%)70 (59.3%)

Income in Dana

Income Overview in Dana

Per Capita Income in Dana is $23,524, while median incomes of families and households are $67,584 and $53,256 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,629$23,524
Median Family Income1,011$67,584
Mean Family Income1,011$67,848
Median Household Income1,316$53,256
Mean Household Income1,316$64,037
Income Deficit1,011$14,664
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,62941.58%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,62958.42¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,6290.41

Earnings by Sex in Dana

Average Earnings in Dana are $35,577, $45,397 for men and $26,520 for women, a difference of 41.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Dana
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male850 (53.9%)$45,397
Female726 (46.1%)$26,520
Total1,576 (100.0%)$35,577

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Dana

The most common earnings brackets in Dana are $50,000 to $54,999 for men (137 | 16.1%) and $45,000 to $49,999 for women (107 | 14.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Dana
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less12 (1.4%)31 (4.3%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)27 (3.7%)
$5,000 to $7,49910 (1.2%)45 (6.2%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)23 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $12,49928 (3.3%)42 (5.8%)
$12,500 to $14,99924 (2.8%)57 (7.9%)
$15,000 to $17,49923 (2.7%)81 (11.2%)
$17,500 to $19,9995 (0.6%)15 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,49928 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99952 (6.1%)11 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $29,99969 (8.1%)89 (12.3%)
$30,000 to $34,99937 (4.3%)58 (8.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99988 (10.3%)40 (5.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99932 (3.8%)76 (10.5%)
$45,000 to $49,999107 (12.6%)107 (14.7%)
$50,000 to $54,999137 (16.1%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99944 (5.2%)15 (2.1%)
$65,000 to $74,99930 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99915 (1.8%)9 (1.2%)
$100,000+109 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total850 (100.0%)726 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Dana

Average earnings in Dana are $45,467 for men and $25,711 for women, a difference of 43.4%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $50,833, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $28,968. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $40,966, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $17,315.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Dana
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$28,968$0
High School Diploma$46,761$17,315
College or Associate's Degree$50,833$26,471
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$45,467$25,711

Family Income in Dana

Family Income Brackets in Dana

According to the Dana family income data, there are 257 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.4% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 5 families (0.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Dana
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00011811.7%
$10,000 to $14,999504.9%
$15,000 to $24,999343.4%
$25,000 to $34,99910810.7%
$35,000 to $49,999555.4%
$50,000 to $74,99925725.4%
$75,000 to $99,99919319.1%
$100,000 to $149,99914914.7%
$150,000 to $199,999424.2%
$200,000+50.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Dana

2-person families (502 | 49.6%) account for the highest median family income in Dana with $71,935 per family, while 2-person families (502 | 49.6%) have the highest median income of $35,968 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Dana
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families502 (49.6%)$71,935
3-Person Families185 (18.3%)$57,569
4-Person Families193 (19.1%)$0
5-Person Families92 (9.1%)$0
6-Person Families28 (2.8%)$0
7+ Person Families11 (1.1%)$0
Total1,011 (100.0%)$67,584

Family Income by Number of Earners in Dana

Family Income by Number of Earners in Dana
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners221 (21.9%)$0
1 Earner359 (35.5%)$30,759
2 Earners358 (35.4%)$71,452
3+ Earners73 (7.2%)$86,205
Total1,011 (100.0%)$67,584

Household Income in Dana

Household Income Brackets in Dana

With 254 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Dana, accounting for 19.3% of all households. In contrast, only 5 households (0.4%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Dana
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001259.5%
$10,000 to $14,999675.1%
$15,000 to $24,9991148.7%
$25,000 to $34,9991168.8%
$35,000 to $49,99919214.6%
$50,000 to $74,99925419.3%
$75,000 to $99,99919715.0%
$100,000 to $149,99920315.4%
$150,000 to $199,999423.2%
$200,000+50.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Dana

The median household income in Dana is $53,256, with the highest median household income of $61,417 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 443 households (33.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 19 households (1.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Dana
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years19 (1.4%)$0
25 to 44 Years392 (29.8%)$47,286
45 to 64 Years443 (33.7%)$61,417
65+ Years462 (35.1%)$47,339
Total1,316 (100.0%)$53,256

Poverty in Dana

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Dana

With 22.4% poverty level for males and 34.4% for females among the residents of Dana, 16 and 17 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 60 males (100.0%) and 40 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Dana
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)118 (67.8%)
5 Years27 (45.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years79 (28.0%)51 (37.8%)
12 to 14 Years27 (39.7%)67 (63.8%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years60 (100.0%)31 (57.4%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years14 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years63 (22.1%)189 (45.9%)
45 to 54 Years83 (23.5%)73 (33.6%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)14 (9.2%)
65 to 74 Years26 (10.8%)7 (3.0%)
75 Years and over10 (12.7%)47 (35.6%)
Total389 (22.4%)637 (34.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Dana

According to the poverty statistics in Dana, males aged under 5 years and females aged 18 to 24 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Dana
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years23 (100.0%)56 (32.2%)
5 Years33 (55.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years203 (72.0%)84 (62.2%)
12 to 14 Years41 (60.3%)38 (36.2%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)23 (42.6%)
18 to 24 Years54 (100.0%)83 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years103 (88.0%)113 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years222 (77.9%)223 (54.1%)
45 to 54 Years270 (76.5%)144 (66.4%)
55 to 64 Years116 (100.0%)138 (90.8%)
65 to 74 Years214 (89.2%)229 (97.0%)
75 Years and over69 (87.3%)85 (64.4%)
Total1,348 (77.6%)1,216 (65.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Dana

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Dana show that 13.6% or 109 of the total 803 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 70.4%, comprising of 69 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Dana
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children500 (92.6%)40 (7.4%)
1 or 2 Children165 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children29 (29.6%)69 (70.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total694 (86.4%)109 (13.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Dana

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Dana
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)13 (61.9%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)31 (83.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)97 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)141 (91.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Dana

The poverty data for Dana shows that 109 of the married-couple family households (13.6%) and 141 of the single-parent households (67.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 69 households (70.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 97 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Dana
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children40 (7.4%)13 (29.5%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)31 (46.3%)
3 or 4 Children69 (70.4%)97 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total109 (13.6%)141 (67.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Dana

Employment by Class of Employer in Dana

Among the 1,454 employed individuals in Dana, private company employees (921 | 63.3%), self-employed (not incorporated) (211 | 14.5%), and self-employed (incorporated) (206 | 14.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Dana
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees92163.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)20614.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)21114.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations594.1%
Local Government Employees60.4%
State Government Employees352.4%
Federal Government Employees161.1%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,454100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Dana

According to the labor force statistics for Dana, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,703), 58.9% or 1,592 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.5% or 103 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 55 to 59 years, with 100.0% or 46 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.0% or 60 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Dana
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years68 (45.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years81 (81.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years78 (87.6%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years90 (63.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years528 (75.8%)43 (8.1%)
45 to 54 Years401 (70.4%)60 (15.0%)
55 to 59 Years46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years139 (62.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years150 (31.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over10 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,592 (58.9%)103 (6.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Dana

According to labor force statistics for Dana, 72.6% of individuals (1,281) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,765) are in the labor force, with 8.0% or 102 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 82.0% or 450 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 16.9% or 76 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Dana
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School333 (65.8%)41 (8.1%)
High School Diploma319 (72.7%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree450 (82.0%)93 (16.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher180 (66.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,281 (72.6%)141 (8.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Dana

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Dana are Community & Social Service (169 | 11.4%), Management (94 | 6.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (94 | 6.3%), Education Instruction & Library (87 | 5.9%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (60 | 4.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Dana

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Dana, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Dana
OccupationMaleFemale
Management16 (17.0%)78 (83.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science94 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 12 (7.1%)157 (92.9%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library12 (13.8%)75 (86.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)60 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)122 (30.6%)277 (69.4%)
Total (Overall)838 (56.3%)650 (43.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Dana are Cleaning & Maintenance (191 | 12.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (62 | 4.2%).
Services Occupations in Dana

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Dana, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (61.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (45.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (54.8%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (38.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Dana
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving28 (45.2%)34 (54.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance117 (61.3%)74 (38.7%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)145 (57.3%)108 (42.7%)
Total (Overall)838 (56.3%)650 (43.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Dana are Office & Administration (137 | 9.2%), and Sales & Related (107 | 7.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Dana

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Dana
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related47 (43.9%)60 (56.1%)
Office & Administration16 (11.7%)121 (88.3%)
Total (Category)63 (25.8%)181 (74.2%)
Total (Overall)838 (56.3%)650 (43.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Dana are Construction & Extraction (218 | 14.6%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (126 | 8.5%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (57 | 3.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Dana

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Dana
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry126 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction218 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)401 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)838 (56.3%)650 (43.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Dana are Production (83 | 5.6%), Material Moving (76 | 5.1%), and Transportation (32 | 2.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Dana

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Dana
OccupationMaleFemale
Production26 (31.3%)57 (68.7%)
Transportation32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving49 (64.5%)27 (35.5%)
Total (Category)107 (56.0%)84 (44.0%)
Total (Overall)838 (56.3%)650 (43.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Dana

Employment Industries in Dana

The major employment industries in Dana include Retail Trade (259 | 17.4%), Construction (226 | 15.2%), Administrative & Support (199 | 13.4%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (134 | 9.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (128 | 8.6%).
Employment Industries in Dana

Employment Industries by Sex in Dana

The Dana industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), and Educational Services (84.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Dana
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting126 (94.0%)8 (6.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction218 (96.5%)8 (3.5%)
Manufacturing66 (82.5%)14 (17.5%)
Wholesale Trade22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade96 (37.1%)163 (62.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)54 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing24 (38.1%)39 (61.9%)
Professional & Scientific28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support127 (63.8%)72 (36.2%)
Educational Services12 (15.8%)64 (84.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)128 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation6 (28.6%)15 (71.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services28 (27.5%)74 (72.6%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total838 (56.3%)650 (43.7%)

Education in Dana

School Enrollment in Dana

The most common levels of schooling among the 766 students in Dana are middle school (298 | 38.9%), elementary school (254 | 33.2%), and kindergarten (68 | 8.9%).
School Enrollment in Dana
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten688.9%
Elementary School25433.2%
Middle School29838.9%
High School638.2%
College / Undergraduate648.4%
Graduate / Professional192.5%
Total766100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Dana

Out of a total of 766 students who are enrolled in schools in Dana, 108 (14.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 658 (85.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 20 (55.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 275 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Dana
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old275 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds257 (81.9%)57 (18.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds63 (67.0%)31 (33.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over16 (44.4%)20 (55.6%)
Total658 (85.9%)108 (14.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Dana

Business (147 | 32.0%), science & technology (141 | 30.7%), education (51 | 11.1%), physical & health sciences (28 | 6.1%), and social sciences (23 | 5.0%) are the most common fields of study among 459 individuals in Dana who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Dana
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences286.1%
Psychology61.3%
Social Sciences235.0%
Engineering204.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology14130.7%
Business14732.0%
Education5111.1%
Literature & Languages235.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts204.4%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total459100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Dana

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Dana

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Dana are males with 3 vehicles (365, accounting for 44.6%) and females with 3 vehicles (195, making up 57.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Dana
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle24 (2.9%)23 (3.6%)
1 Vehicle18 (2.2%)63 (9.9%)
2 Vehicles363 (44.4%)314 (49.4%)
3 Vehicles365 (44.6%)195 (30.7%)
4 Vehicles33 (4.0%)33 (5.2%)
5 or more Vehicles15 (1.8%)8 (1.3%)
Total818 (100.0%)636 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Dana

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Dana are 15 to 19 minutes (459 commuters, 34.8%), 20 to 24 minutes (294 commuters, 22.3%), and 10 to 14 minutes (184 commuters, 14.0%).
Commute Time in Dana
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes141.1%
5 to 9 Minutes312.4%
10 to 14 Minutes18414.0%
15 to 19 Minutes45934.8%
20 to 24 Minutes29422.3%
25 to 29 Minutes665.0%
30 to 34 Minutes433.3%
35 to 39 Minutes312.4%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes13510.2%
60 to 89 Minutes503.8%
90 or more Minutes100.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Dana

The most common commute times in Dana are 15 to 19 minutes (185 commuters, 23.7%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (274 commuters, 51.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Dana
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)14 (2.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes31 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes161 (20.6%)23 (4.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes185 (23.7%)274 (51.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes148 (19.0%)146 (27.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes29 (3.7%)37 (6.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes43 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes31 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes124 (15.9%)11 (2.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes18 (2.3%)32 (6.0%)
90 or more Minutes10 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Dana

The most frequent times of departure to work in Dana are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (214, 27.4%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (159, 29.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Dana
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM31 (4.0%)90 (16.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM47 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM19 (2.4%)11 (2.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM52 (6.7%)55 (10.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM192 (24.6%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM0 (0.0%)72 (13.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM214 (27.4%)159 (29.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM197 (25.3%)68 (12.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)22 (4.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)37 (6.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM12 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM16 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)23 (4.3%)
Total780 (100.0%)537 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Dana

Occupancy by Ownership in Dana

Of the total 1,316 dwellings in Dana, owner-occupied units account for 1,026 (78.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 290 (22.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Dana
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,02678.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units29022.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,316100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Dana

Occupancy by Household Size in Dana
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household27320.7%
2-Person Household49037.2%
3-Person Household15611.8%
4+ Person Household39730.2%
Total Housing Units1,316100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Dana

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Dana
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household219 (80.2%)54 (19.8%)
2-Person Household470 (95.9%)20 (4.1%)
3-Person Household106 (67.9%)50 (32.1%)
4+ Person Household231 (58.2%)166 (41.8%)
Total Housing Units1,026 (78.0%)290 (22.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Dana

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Dana
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School189 (64.7%)103 (35.3%)
High School Diploma265 (91.4%)25 (8.6%)
College/Associate Degree372 (88.1%)50 (11.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher200 (64.1%)112 (35.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Dana

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Dana
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years987.4%
35 to 44 Years31323.8%
45 to 54 Years31724.1%
55 to 64 Years1269.6%
65 to 74 Years33325.3%
75 to 84 Years896.8%
85 Years and Over403.0%
Total1,316100.0%

Housing Finances in Dana

Median Income by Occupancy in Dana

Median Income by Occupancy in Dana
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,026 (78.0%)$69,020
Renter-Occupied290 (22.0%)$29,493
Average1,316 (100.0%)$53,256

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Dana

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Dana
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00046 (4.5%)38 (13.1%)
$5,000 to $9,99941 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99940 (3.9%)27 (9.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99926 (2.5%)25 (8.6%)
$20,000 to $24,99963 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99939 (3.8%)77 (26.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999122 (11.9%)70 (24.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999210 (20.5%)44 (15.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999189 (18.4%)9 (3.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999203 (19.8%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more47 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,026 (100.0%)290 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Dana

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Dana
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300133 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499233 (22.7%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799151 (14.7%)127 (43.8%)
$800 to $99999 (9.7%)69 (23.8%)
$1,000 to $1,499199 (19.4%)50 (17.2%)
$1,500 to $1,999143 (13.9%)36 (12.4%)
$2,000 to $2,49952 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more16 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,026 (100.0%)290 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Dana

Housing Structures in Dana

Housing Structures in Dana
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached79460.3%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other52239.7%
Total1,316100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Dana

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Dana
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached644 (81.1%)150 (18.9%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other382 (73.2%)140 (26.8%)
Total1,026 (78.0%)290 (22.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Dana

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Dana
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms20 (1.9%)25 (8.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms344 (33.5%)204 (70.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms447 (43.6%)21 (7.2%)
8 or more Rooms215 (21.0%)40 (13.8%)
Total1,026 (100.0%)290 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Dana

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Dana
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas24 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas153 (14.9%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity760 (74.1%)255 (87.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene38 (3.7%)8 (2.8%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels51 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)27 (9.3%)
Total1,026 (100.0%)290 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Dana

Household Vehicle Usage in Dana
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle68 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle165 (16.1%)119 (41.0%)
2 Vehicles458 (44.6%)88 (30.3%)
3 or more Vehicles335 (32.7%)83 (28.6%)
Total1,026 (100.0%)290 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Dana

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Dana

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units491535
Median Property Value$153,500$243,600
Median Household Income$46,492$42
Monthly Housing Costs$406$16
Real Estate Taxes$929$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Dana

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Dana
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000126 (25.7%)11 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $99,99957 (11.6%)63 (11.8%)
$100,000 to $299,999203 (41.3%)295 (55.1%)
$300,000 to $499,99985 (17.3%)113 (21.1%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)53 (9.9%)
$750,000 to $999,99920 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total491 (100.0%)535 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Dana

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Dana
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00087 (17.7%)21 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $24,99963 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99928 (5.7%)66 (12.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99986 (17.5%)11 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99933 (6.7%)36 (6.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999108 (22.0%)177 (33.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99981 (16.5%)81 (15.1%)
$150,000 or more5 (1.0%)122 (22.8%)
Total491 (100.0%)535 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Dana

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Dana
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x179 (36.5%)71,815 (13,423.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x52 (10.6%)173 (32.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x74 (15.1%)120 (22.4%)
4.0x or more152 (31.0%)35 (6.5%)
Total491 (100.0%)535 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Dana

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Dana
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800176 (35.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499132 (26.9%)74 (13.8%)
$800 to $1,499151 (30.7%)250 (46.7%)
Total491 (100.0%)535 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Dana

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dana

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dana
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years242 (94.2%)15 (5.8%)
6 to 18 Years815 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years54 (51.4%)51 (48.6%)
26 to 34 Years165 (71.7%)65 (28.3%)
35 to 44 Years225 (32.3%)472 (67.7%)
45 to 54 Years491 (86.1%)79 (13.9%)
55 to 64 Years188 (70.2%)80 (29.8%)
65 to 74 Years476 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older211 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,867 (79.0%)762 (21.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Dana

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Dana
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born242 (94.2%)15 (5.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen815 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen54 (51.4%)51 (48.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Dana

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Dana
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000527 (96.5%)19 (3.5%)
$25,000 to $49,999594 (58.9%)415 (41.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999527 (70.7%)218 (29.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999570 (89.6%)66 (10.4%)
$100,000 and over649 (93.6%)44 (6.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dana

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dana
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6204 (79.4%)38 (14.8%)
6 to 18 Years613 (75.2%)250 (30.7%)
19 to 25 Years24 (22.9%)30 (28.6%)
25 to 34 Years32 (13.9%)133 (57.8%)
35 to 44 Years27 (3.9%)198 (28.4%)
45 to 54 Years195 (34.2%)345 (60.5%)
55 to 64 Years71 (26.5%)117 (43.7%)
65 to 74 Years458 (96.2%)371 (77.9%)
75 Years and over188 (89.1%)189 (89.6%)
Total1,812 (49.9%)1,671 (46.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Dana

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Dana
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years45 (9.6%)58 (15.5%)
18 to 34 Years9 (5.3%)12 (6.1%)
35 to 64 Years73 (9.7%)119 (15.2%)
65 to 74 Years27 (11.3%)27 (11.4%)
75 Years and over57 (72.2%)33 (25.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Dana

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Dana: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)27 (7.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (0.7%)63 (8.1%)
65 to 74 Years27 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over19 (24.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Dana: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (0.7%)31 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)10 (4.2%)
75 Years and over27 (34.2%)21 (15.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Dana: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years17 (3.6%)58 (15.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)12 (6.1%)
35 to 64 Years5 (0.7%)48 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over21 (26.6%)23 (17.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Dana: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years28 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years9 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years68 (9.0%)76 (9.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)17 (7.2%)
75 Years and over17 (21.5%)33 (25.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Dana: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years9 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years19 (2.5%)31 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)11 (4.7%)
75 Years and over11 (13.9%)23 (17.4%)

Technology Access in Dana

Computing Device Access in Dana

Computing Device Access in Dana
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop93170.7%
Smartphone1,00276.1%
Tablet72154.8%
No Computing Device19414.7%
Total1,316100.0%

Internet Access in Dana

Internet Access in Dana
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home86565.7%
Cellular Data Only13910.6%
Satellite Internet896.8%
No Internet18113.8%
Total1,316100.0%

Dana Summary

Dana, North Carolina is a small town located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in McDowell County. It is situated in the western part of the state, about 25 miles east of Asheville. The town was founded in 1891 and named after the daughter of the first postmaster, William H. Dana.

Geography

Dana is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, at an elevation of 1,890 feet. The town is situated in a valley between two mountain ridges, the Catawba and the Little Pisgah. The Catawba River runs through the town, providing a source of water for the local population. The town is surrounded by forests and rolling hills, and is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, wild turkeys, and black bears.

Economy

Dana’s economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, and hay. The town is also home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant. Tourism is an important part of the local economy, as the town is located near several popular attractions, including the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Pisgah National Forest, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Dana had a population of 1,093. The racial makeup of the town was 95.3% White, 1.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 2.5% from two or more races. The median household income was $30,938, and the median family income was $37,813. The per capita income was $17,845.

Conclusion

Dana, North Carolina is a small town located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in McDowell County. It is situated in the western part of the state, about 25 miles east of Asheville. The town was founded in 1891 and named after the daughter of the first postmaster, William H. Dana. The town’s economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism, and the population is predominantly White. Dana is a peaceful and picturesque town, and is a popular destination for tourists looking to explore the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Dana?
Total Population of Dana is 3,629.
What is the Total Male Population of Dana?
Total Male Population of Dana is 1,737.
What is the Total Female Population of Dana?
Total Female Population of Dana is 1,892.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Dana?
There are 91.81 Males per 100 Females in Dana.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Dana?
There are 108.92 Females per 100 Males in Dana.
What is the Median Population Age in Dana?
Median Population Age in Dana is 40.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Dana
Average Family Size in Dana is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Dana
Average Household Size in Dana is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Dana?
Per Capita income in Dana is $23,524.
What is the Median Family Income in Dana?
Median Family Income in Dana is $67,584.
What is the Median Household income in Dana?
Median Household Income in Dana is $53,256.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Dana?
Income or Wage Gap in Dana is 41.6%.
Women in Dana earn 58.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Dana?
Family Income Deficit in Dana is $14,664.
Families that are below poverty line in Dana earn $14,664 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Dana?
Inequality or Gini Index in Dana is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Dana?
There are 1,592 People in the Labor Forcein in Dana.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Dana?
58.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Dana.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Dana?
Unemployment Rate in Dana is 6.5%.