Currituck County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Currituck County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37053
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 053
Geography
- Land Area
- 261.91 sq mi
- Water Area
- 264.52 sq mi
- Total Area
- 526.43 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.372174
- Longitude
- -75.941224
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 30,043
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 23,387
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 28,831 | 96.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,214 | 4.0% |
| White | 25,968 | 86.4% |
| Black | 1,600 | 5.3% |
| Asian | 228 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 40 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 22 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 22,731 | 97.2% |
| Hispanic | 662 | 2.8% |
| White | 20,614 | 88.1% |
| Black | 1,516 | 6.5% |
| Asian | 340 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 281 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 30,601
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $97,851
- Poverty Rate
- 7.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,281
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 25,917 | 84.7% |
| Black | 1,541 | 5.0% |
| Asian | 280 | 0.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 20,540
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,006 | 14.6% |
| Republican | 8,632 | 42.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 8,714 | 42.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 10,018 | 48.8% |
| Female | 10,513 | 51.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,933 | 82.4% |
| Hispanic | 661 | 3.2% |
| Black | 1,077 | 5.2% |
| Asian | 121 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 11,452
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 55.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 9,671 | 57.1% |
| Hispanic | 258 | 39.0% |
| Black | 524 | 48.7% |
| Asian | 52 | 43.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,658 | 56.5% |
| Female | 5,791 | 55.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,726 (26.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 6,783 (30.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 17,079
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $387,672
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,233
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 9.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.