Currituck County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37053 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 30,601 | — | #1,460 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $93,511 | +24.4% | #242 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.6 years | +6.9% | #1,625 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $378,800 | +34.4% | #343 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,162 | -0.1% | #603 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% | -40.5% | #285 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Currituck County has a population of 30,601, making it the #1,460 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.6 years, which is 6.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Currituck County is $93,511, ranking #242 out of 3,222 counties — 24.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.5% and unemployment stands at 2.9%.
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The median home value in Currituck County is $378,800 (+34.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,162/mo and the homeownership rate is 87.3%.
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91.2% of residents in Currituck County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.6% below the national rate.
About Currituck County, North Carolina
Currituck County, North Carolina has a total population of 30,601, making it the 1,460th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Currituck County is 41.6 years, which is 6.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Currituck County is $93,511, which ranks #242 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9%.
The median home value in Currituck County is $378,800, 34.4% above the national median. Renters in Currituck County pay a median gross rent of $1,162 per month. The homeownership rate is 87.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Currituck County, 30.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 8.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 39.3 min.
Currituck County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.2%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (5.0%).
All data for Currituck 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.