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Beaufort

North Carolina · 4,039 residents · 5.089 sq mi
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Beaufort has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,623. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $234,300. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,039
+7%since 2000
from 3,771 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
794 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 741 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.8
+10%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Beaufort
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,623
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,763 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,208
+46%since 2000
from $19,356 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.519
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$234,300
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$621
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $502 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.0%
−31.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
52.2% rent
Vacancy rate
19.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.4
+89%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(2,812)
Black19.9%(751)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(142)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.2%(1,818)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(3,124)
Black16.9%(681)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(105)
Asian0.7%(29)
Other1.6%(63)
Diversity Score45.1%(1,821)
Diversity Score
45
−7%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+105%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.5%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.4%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beaufort, North Carolina?

Beaufort, North Carolina has about 4,039 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beaufort, North Carolina?

The typical household in Beaufort, North Carolina earns about $31,623 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beaufort, North Carolina expensive?

In Beaufort, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $234,300, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in Beaufort, North Carolina?

About 30.8% of adults age 25 and over in Beaufort, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beaufort, North Carolina?

About 16.5% of people in Beaufort, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beaufort, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Beaufort, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 231 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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