Beaufort County is a county of 44,958 people in North Carolina. The median age is 40.2, about 5 years above the US median. The typical home is worth $69,500. About 16% of adults have finished a four-year degree. Owners hold 75% of the housing stock. The poverty rate is 19.5%, above the 12.4% national rate.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)16.9%(567)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)20.2%(680)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era41.6%(1,399)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War2.8%(94)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0.8%(28)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 3,361 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Beaufort County, North Carolina?
Beaufort County, North Carolina has about 44,958 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Beaufort County, North Carolina?
The typical household in Beaufort County, North Carolina earns about $31,066 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Beaufort County, North Carolina expensive?
In Beaufort County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $69,500, and the typical rent is about $405 a month.
How educated are people in Beaufort County, North Carolina?
About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Beaufort County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Beaufort County, North Carolina?
About 19.5% of people in Beaufort County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
Has Beaufort County, North Carolina grown since 1990?
Yes, Beaufort County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,675 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.
