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Population Review

Census ACS · #495 μSA

Morehead City Metro Area

The Morehead City, Nc Micropolitan Statistical Area has 68,652 residents. The median household income is $70,235 and the median home value is $304,200.

68,652

Population

135

People / sq mi

$70,235

Median Income

$304,200

Median Home Value

The Morehead City CBSA covers 508 sq mi of land at 135.2 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

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

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+

Commute

0.3%

Drive Alone

10.3%

Work From Home

23.2 min

Avg Commute

40.7%

Foreign Born

Morehead City spans this state

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Morehead City, Nc Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 68,652 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #495 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Morehead City metro area is $70,235, with a per capita income of $42,707.

The Morehead City, Nc CBSA spans the state of North Carolina.

Data for the Morehead City, Nc CBSA (33980) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.