Carteret County, North Carolina
Total Population: 68,652
County Seat: Beaufort
Median Home Value
$304,200
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$70,235
Across all households
Median Age
50.1 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
32.3%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
17.1%
65 Years and Over
26.3%
Male
48.9%
Female
51.1%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
98.6%
No Health Insurance
9.3%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
92.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
32.3%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.9%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$70,235
Mean Household Income
$93,931
Per Capita Income
$42,707
Unemployment Rate (16+)
4.2%
In Labor Force (19–64)
75.8%
SNAP / Food Stamps
9.1%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$304,200
Median Rent
$1,062/mo
Total Housing Units
51,615
Owner-Occupied
73.5%
Renter-Occupied
26.5%
Vacancy Rate
39.6%
Married Couple Households
52.8%
Cohabiting Couple Households
5.1%
Male Householder, No Partner
17.1%
Female Householder, No Partner
25.0%
Average Household Size
2.16
Broadband Internet Access
92.0%
Housing Built Since 2010
11.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37031.