Beaufort County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Beaufort County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37013
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 013
Geography
- Land Area
- 832.74 sq mi
- Water Area
- 130.11 sq mi
- Total Area
- 962.85 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.482313
- Longitude
- -76.842014
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 43,363
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 34,854
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 40,911 | 94.3% |
| Hispanic | 2,453 | 5.7% |
| White | 29,582 | 68.2% |
| Black | 10,137 | 23.4% |
| Asian | 82 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 46 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 74 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 33,721 | 96.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,128 | 3.2% |
| White | 25,023 | 71.8% |
| Black | 8,083 | 23.2% |
| Asian | 254 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 310 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 75 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 44,499
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $61,388
- Poverty Rate
- 17.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 7,820
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 30,368 | 68.2% |
| Black | 10,166 | 22.8% |
| Asian | 118 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 30,915
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 9,685 | 31.3% |
| Republican | 11,574 | 37.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 9,531 | 30.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 14,294 | 46.2% |
| Female | 16,592 | 53.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 21,498 | 69.5% |
| Hispanic | 949 | 3.1% |
| Black | 6,901 | 22.3% |
| Asian | 125 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 18,554
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 60.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 14,256 | 66.3% |
| Hispanic | 276 | 29.1% |
| Black | 3,120 | 45.2% |
| Asian | 59 | 47.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 8,681 | 60.7% |
| Female | 9,865 | 59.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 8,968 (27.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 6,960 (20.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 24,526
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $202,112
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $890
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 9.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 24.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.