COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Beaufort County

North Carolina · 44,958 residents · 832.736 sq mi

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The short version

Beaufort County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,066. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $69,500.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 40.2

US median: 35.2

Less educated

16% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

44,958

+6%since 1990

from 42,283 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

54 / sq mi

+6%since 1990

from 51 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

40.2

+13%since 1990

from 35.7 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202444K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$31,066

+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $21,738 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$16,722

+56%since 1990

from $10,722 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

19.5%

Unchangedsince 1990

from 19.5% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$69,500

+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $51,700 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$405

+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $289 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

75.0%

+0.9 ptssince 1990

from 74.1% in 1990

25.0% rent

Afford Score

2.2

−6%since 1990

from 2.4 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic68.4%(28,941)

Black31.2%(13,173)

Hispanic / Latino0.5%(204)

Asian0.1%(59)

Diversity Score55%(23,247)

2000

White, non-Hispanic66.8%(30,051)

Black29%(13,021)

Hispanic / Latino3.2%(1,455)

Asian0.2%(98)

Diversity Score57.5%(25,868)

Diversity Score

+5%since 1990

from 55 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

16.0%

+5.2 ptssince 1990

from 10.8% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

75.0%

+9.1 ptssince 1990

from 65.9% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

5.2%

+2.0 ptssince 1990

from 3.1% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

17.6 min

−13%since 1990

from 20.4 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

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 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.

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

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