Beaufort County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
44,597
Male
21,195
47.5%
Female
23,402
52.5%
Median Age
47.1 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.3
Foreign Born
3.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher15.2%
High School or Higher38.5%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
7.4%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
8.8%
Married
45.6%
Beaufort County, NC has a population of 44,597 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 47.1 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 68.8% of the population. 15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 3.4% of residents are foreign-born.