2023 ACS Census Data · Population 44,597
Beaufort County is a small county in North Carolina with a population of 44,597. The median household income is $57,997, 11% below the national average. The poverty rate is 18.0%, median home value is $181,200, and 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
44,597
2023 estimate
Rank #1103 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$57,997
Household
Rank #2114 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$181,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #1464 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
20.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #1779 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
52.5%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
3.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
6.4%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.4%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
5% below North Carolina avg·11% below national avg
Poverty Rate
17% below North Carolina avg·20% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
1% below North Carolina avg·4% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$33,912
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
18.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
55.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
15% below North Carolina avg·13% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
8% below North Carolina avg·7% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
2% below North Carolina avg·4% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
8% below North Carolina avg·17% below national avg
Housing Units
24,385
Households
19,103
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,482
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
84.6%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
24 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
18% below North Carolina avg·15% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
0% above North Carolina avg·0% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.1%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
13.9%
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