North Carolina Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 69,148 (100%) |
| Population Density | 136 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 27 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $72,322 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,736 |
| Median Home Value | $333,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 52,181 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 23,885 (45.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,092 (15.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 20,204 (38.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 31,977 |
| Average Household Size | 2.13 |
| Family Households | 20,254 (63.3%) |
The table below compares Carteret County to the other 100 counties and county equivalents in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 39 | 62nd |
| Population Density | # 45 | 56th |
| Median Household Income | # 21 | 80th |
| Per Capita Income | # 11 | 90th |
| Diversity Index | # 82 | 19th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
