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Currituck County

North Carolina · 28,100 residents · 261.91 sq mi
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Currituck County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,741. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $263,400. Households here earn about 30% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,100
+54%since 2000
from 18,190 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
107 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 69 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+13%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K17K22K27K32K1990201020202024Currituck County
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,741
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,822 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,726
+74%since 2000
from $19,908 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.3%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$263,400
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,101
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $590 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
16.1% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+53%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(16,287)
Black7.2%(1,314)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(261)
Asian0.4%(68)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.2%(3,849)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(23,505)
Black4.9%(1,377)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(1,218)
Asian0.9%(265)
Other2.9%(827)
Diversity Score30.9%(8,684)
Segregation Score19.4%(5,438)
Diversity Score
31
+46%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
19
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.1 min
+26%since 2000
from 27.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.4%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−68.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Currituck County, North Carolina?

Currituck County, North Carolina has about 28,100 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Currituck County, North Carolina?

The typical household in Currituck County, North Carolina earns about $73,741 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Currituck County, North Carolina expensive?

In Currituck County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $263,400, and the typical rent is about $1,101 a month.

How educated are people in Currituck County, North Carolina?

About 25.2% of adults age 25 and over in Currituck County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Currituck County, North Carolina?

About 8.2% of people in Currituck County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Currituck County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Currituck County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,364 residents, a change of about 105 percent over that period.

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10 census tracts
Census Tract 1102.01Census Tract 1103.01Census Tract 1102.02Census Tract 1104.01Census Tract 1103.02Census Tract 1104.03Census Tract 1104.04Census Tract 1101.02Census Tract 1101.01Census Tract 9901
15 ZIP codes
ZIP 27958ZIP 27929ZIP 27939ZIP 27950ZIP 27966ZIP 27916ZIP 27927ZIP 27973ZIP 27947ZIP 27923ZIP 27917ZIP 27965ZIP 27941ZIP 27964ZIP 27956
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