Demographics in Cape Carteret, NC

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Cape Carteret?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

2,598

Male

1,200

46.2%

Female

1,398

53.8%

Median Age

47.6

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

94.7%

Black

0.3%

Hispanic

3.2%

Two or More

5.0%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

24.7%

High School or Higher

38.5%

Foreign Born

1.0%

Veterans

10.6%

Married

57.3%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Cape Carteret, NC has a population of 2,598 with a median age of 47.6. The racial makeup is 94.7% White, 3.2% Hispanic, 0.3% Black. About 24.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 1.0%.