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Population Review

Carteret County, NC — Population & Demographics

Carteret County, NC has a population of 68,652. The median household income is $70,235 and the median age is 50.1.

68,652

Population

$70,235

Median Income

$304,200

Median Home Value

50.1

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White86.7%
Black or African American4.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$70,235

Median Household Income

$42,707

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment

Housing

$304,200

Median Home Value

$1,062

Median Rent

73.5%

Homeownership

Education

92.7%

High School+

32.3%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Carteret County, NC has a population of 68,652 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Carteret County, NC is $70,235.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.