Carteret County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37031 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 69,148 | — | #793 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $72,322 | -3.8% | #1,024 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 50.5 years | +29.8% | #198 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $333,300 | +18.2% | #478 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,108 | -4.7% | #706 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% | -20.1% | #804 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Carteret County has a population of 69,148, making it the #793 most populous county in the US. The median age is 50.5 years, which is 29.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Carteret County is $72,322, ranking #1,024 out of 3,222 counties — 3.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.1% and unemployment stands at 4.0%.
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The median home value in Carteret County is $333,300 (+18.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,108/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.7%.
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91.9% of residents in Carteret County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.2% above the national rate.
About Carteret County, North Carolina
Carteret County, North Carolina has a total population of 69,148, making it the 793rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Carteret County is 50.5 years, which is 29.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Carteret County is $72,322, which ranks #1,024 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0%.
The median home value in Carteret County is $333,300, 18.2% above the national median. Renters in Carteret County pay a median gross rent of $1,108 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Carteret County, 34.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2.4% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.0 min.
Carteret County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.9%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.1%).
All data for Carteret 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.