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
| White | 86.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| 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.
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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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.