Beaufort County, North Carolina

Total Population: 44,597

County Seat: Washington

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Median Home Value

$181,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$57,997

Across all households

Median Age

47.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

20.6%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)66.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)22.7%
Hispanic or Latino7.8%
Two or More Races2.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

19.4%

65 Years and Over

25.0%

Male

47.5%

Female

52.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.1%

No Health Insurance

10.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

88.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

20.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$57,997

Mean Household Income

$77,396

Per Capita Income

$33,912

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.4%

In Labor Force (19–64)

75.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

14.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$181,200

Median Rent

$859/mo

Total Housing Units

24,385

Owner-Occupied

70.1%

Renter-Occupied

29.9%

Vacancy Rate

21.7%

Married Couple Households

49.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

15.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

30.1%

Average Household Size

2.31

Broadband Internet Access

84.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

7.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37013.