Carteret County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Carteret County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37031
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 031
Geography
- Land Area
- 507.61 sq mi
- Water Area
- 822.81 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1330.41 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.858343
- Longitude
- -76.535860
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 68,302
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 56,695
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 65,473 | 95.9% |
| Hispanic | 2,831 | 4.1% |
| White | 59,498 | 87.1% |
| Black | 2,812 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 653 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 155 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 576 | 0.8% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 55,051 | 97.1% |
| Hispanic | 1,642 | 2.9% |
| White | 50,530 | 89.1% |
| Black | 3,001 | 5.3% |
| Asian | 623 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 689 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 319 | 0.6% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 69,148
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $74,022
- Poverty Rate
- 9.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,845
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 59,438 | 86.0% |
| Black | 2,913 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 692 | 1.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 50,753
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 8,896 | 17.5% |
| Republican | 23,498 | 46.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 18,055 | 35.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 23,959 | 47.2% |
| Female | 26,780 | 52.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 43,377 | 85.5% |
| Hispanic | 1,424 | 2.8% |
| Black | 2,091 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 371 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 31,661
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 62.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 27,898 | 64.3% |
| Hispanic | 661 | 46.4% |
| Black | 928 | 44.4% |
| Asian | 195 | 52.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 15,200 | 63.4% |
| Female | 16,460 | 61.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 9,906 (18.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 18,381 (34.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 52,181
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $334,101
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,192
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 12.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 23.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.