Carteret County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
68,652
Male
33,593
48.9%
Female
35,059
51.1%
Median Age
50.1 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.2
Foreign Born
3.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher24.8%
High School or Higher42.9%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
9.8%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
5.6%
Married
51.2%
Carteret County, NC has a population of 68,652 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 50.1 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 86.7% of the population. 24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 3.2% of residents are foreign-born.