Demographics in Morehead City, NC

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

Where is Morehead City?

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Population

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

Total Population

9,696

Male

4,400

45.4%

Female

5,296

54.6%

Median Age

44.1

Race & Ethnicity

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

White

78.7%

Black

5.6%

Hispanic

9.9%

Asian

1.1%

Two or More

11.3%

Other

3.2%

Education & Household

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

Bachelor's or Higher

25.1%

High School or Higher

40.6%

Foreign Born

4.3%

Veterans

7.9%

Married

37.2%

Avg Household Size

1.9

Marital Status by Age

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

Morehead City, NC has a population of 9,696 with a median age of 44.1. The racial makeup is 78.7% White, 9.9% Hispanic, 5.6% Black, 1.1% Asian. About 25.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 4.3%.