Carteret County, North Carolina

Total Population: 68,652

County Seat: Beaufort

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)85.5%
Hispanic or Latino4.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)4.2%
Two or More Races4.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.9%
Other Race0.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

32.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.