2023 ACS Census Data · Population 68,652
Carteret County is a mid-sized county in North Carolina with a population of 68,652. The median household income is $70,235, 8% above the national average. The poverty rate is 10.0%, median home value is $304,200, and 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 34% above the national average.
Population
68,652
2023 estimate
Rank #793 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$70,235
Household
Rank #1032 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$304,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #475 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
32.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #577 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.
51.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
3.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
5.6%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
9.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
15% above North Carolina avg·8% above national avg
Poverty Rate
35% above North Carolina avg·33% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
3% below North Carolina avg·6% 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 →
$42,707
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
10.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
54.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
42% above North Carolina avg·45% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
13% above North Carolina avg·14% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
3% above North Carolina avg·1% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
11% below North Carolina avg·20% below national avg
Housing Units
51,615
Households
31,198
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,704
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
92.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
23 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
28% above North Carolina avg·34% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
6% above North Carolina avg·5% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
11.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
12.6%
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