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Beaufort

North Carolina · 4,464 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 $36,466. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $227,400. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,464
+18%since 2000
from 3,771 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
877 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 741 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.6
+21%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Beaufort
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,466
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,763 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,373
+36%since 2000
from $19,356 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,400
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$702
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $502 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
48.5% rent
Afford Score
6.2
+59%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(3,608)
Black11.2%(499)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(121)
Asian1%(44)
Other4.6%(206)
Diversity Score41.9%(1,872)
Diversity Score
42
−13%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+84%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.9%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
59.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beaufort, North Carolina?

Beaufort, North Carolina has about 4,464 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Beaufort, North Carolina earns about $36,466 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 $227,400, and the typical rent is about $702 a month.

How educated are people in Beaufort, North Carolina?

About 26.6% 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 16.3% 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 656 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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