2023 ACS Census Data · Population 29,612
Currituck County is a small county in North Carolina with a population of 29,612. The median household income is $91,548, 41% above the national average. The poverty rate is 7.6%, median home value is $351,200, and 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 21% above the national average.
Population
29,612
2023 estimate
Rank #1483 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$91,548
Household
Rank #232 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$351,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #332 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
29.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #762 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.
49.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
4.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
12.3%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
50% above North Carolina avg·41% above national avg
Poverty Rate
50% above North Carolina avg·49% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
15% above North Carolina avg·12% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$44,165
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
7.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
64.5%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
64% above North Carolina avg·68% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
20% above North Carolina avg·21% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
22% above North Carolina avg·20% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
10% above North Carolina avg·2% above national avg
Housing Units
16,636
Households
11,497
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,855
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
91.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
36 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
16% above North Carolina avg·21% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
7% above North Carolina avg·6% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
8.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
11.5%
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