| Place Name | Wanchese |
| Place Type | Census Designated Place |
| ZIP Code(s) | 27981 |
| County | Dare County |
| Area Code(s) | 252 |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Population (2022) | 1,934 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -7.31% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 94.31% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Kill Devil Hills, NC |
| US Congressional District(s) | North Carolina 3rd |
| State House Districts | 6 |
| State Senate Districts | 1 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 94.31% |
| African American | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 5.69% |