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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Morehead City

North Carolina · 6,046 residents · 7.407 sq mi
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Morehead City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,041. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 1,645 residents. Median home value is $53,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,046
−21%vs 2000
vs 7,691 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
816 / sq mi
−21%vs 2000
vs 1,038 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
36.5
−11%vs 2000
vs 41.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,041
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,737 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,410
−40%vs 2000
vs $19,138 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
19.1%
+4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,900
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $101,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$376
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $507 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
55.3%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.5% in 2000
44.7% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−24%vs 2000
vs 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(6,213)
Black13.9%(1,071)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(180)
Asian0.7%(52)
Other0%
Diversity Score37%(2,843)
1990
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(4,941)
Black17.6%(1,066)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(26)
Asian0.3%(19)
Other0.3%(20)
Diversity Score38.4%(2,320)
Diversity Score
38
+4%vs 2000
vs 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
−7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
70.6%
−9.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
+18%vs 2000
vs 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morehead City, North Carolina?

Morehead City, North Carolina has about 6,046 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Morehead City, North Carolina?

The typical household in Morehead City, North Carolina earns about $20,041 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morehead City, North Carolina expensive?

In Morehead City, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $53,900, and the typical rent is about $376 a month.

How educated are people in Morehead City, North Carolina?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Morehead City, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morehead City, North Carolina?

About 19.1% of people in Morehead City, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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