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Cape Carteret

North Carolina · 2,224 residents · 2.524 sq mi
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Cape Carteret is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,056. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 83% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $269,000. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,224
+83%since 2000
from 1,214 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
881 / sq mi
+83%since 2000
from 481 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.2
−8%since 2000
from 54.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8301K2K2K3K1990201020202024Cape Carteret
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,056
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,514 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,031
+27%since 2000
from $26,806 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance13.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services10.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$269,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $141,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,374
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $764 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
12.0% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+9%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,179)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(17)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(64)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(1,985)
Black1.2%(26)
Hispanic / Latino4%(89)
Asian1.5%(33)
Other1%(22)
Diversity Score18.7%(415)
Diversity Score
19
+252%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+46%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.9%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cape Carteret, North Carolina?

Cape Carteret, North Carolina has about 2,224 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cape Carteret, North Carolina?

The typical household in Cape Carteret, North Carolina earns about $78,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cape Carteret, North Carolina expensive?

In Cape Carteret, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $269,000, and the typical rent is about $1,374 a month.

How educated are people in Cape Carteret, North Carolina?

About 35.6% of adults age 25 and over in Cape Carteret, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cape Carteret, North Carolina?

About 6.5% of people in Cape Carteret, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cape Carteret, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Cape Carteret, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,222 residents, a change of about 122 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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