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The Town of Beaufort had a population of 4,689 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Beaufort is located at latitude 34.7182 and longitude -76.6638 in Carteret County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Beaufort encompass a land area of 4.62 sq. miles and a water area of 1 sq. miles. Carteret County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of Beaufort has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Beaufort is located within Township of Beaufort, a minor civil division (MCD) of Carteret County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,689 (100%) |
| Population Density | 914 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 31 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $53,321 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,277 |
| Median Home Value | $354,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,386 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,363 (40.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,190 (35.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 833 (24.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 2,553 |
| Average Household Size | 1.77 |
| Family Households | 1,207 (47.3%) |
The table below compares Beaufort to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs 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 | # 180 | 77th |
| Population Density | # 275 | 65th |
| Median Household Income | # 489 | 37th |
| Per Capita Income | # 151 | 81st |
| Diversity Index | # 532 | 32nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
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