Beaufort County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37013 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 44,499 | — | #1,107 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,357 | -22.3% | #2,234 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.7 years | +22.6% | #382 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $192,700 | -31.6% | #1,486 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $871 | -25.1% | #1,603 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.8% | +41.4% | #2,419 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Beaufort County has a population of 44,499, making it the #1,107 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.7 years, which is 22.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Beaufort County is $58,357, ranking #2,234 out of 3,222 counties — 22.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.8% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.
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The median home value in Beaufort County is $192,700 (-31.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $871/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.5%.
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91.0% of residents in Beaufort County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.8% below the national rate.
About Beaufort County, North Carolina
Beaufort County, North Carolina has a total population of 44,499, making it the 1,107th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Beaufort County is 47.7 years, which is 22.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Beaufort County is $58,357, which ranks #2,234 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.
The median home value in Beaufort County is $192,700, 31.6% below the national median. Renters in Beaufort County pay a median gross rent of $871 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Beaufort County, 21.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.1 min.
Beaufort County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 66.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (22.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.9%).
All data for Beaufort County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.