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Morehead City Micro

Morehead City, NC · 1 counties · 66,469 residents · 507.604 sq mi
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Morehead City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,155. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $207,500. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
66,469
+12%since 2000
from 59,383 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
131 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 117 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.8
+8%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
51K56K61K66K71K1990201020202024Morehead City
202469K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,155
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,344 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,791
+26%since 2000
from $21,260 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,500
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$699
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $511 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.8%
−32.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
39.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+62%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(53,041)
Black6.9%(4,121)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(1,035)
Asian0.5%(307)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.6%(12,822)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(58,101)
Black6%(3,986)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(2,241)
Asian0.9%(576)
Other2.5%(1,635)
Diversity Score29%(19,289)
Diversity Score
29
+34%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+49%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.8%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.2%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

Morehead CityCENTRAL10,434
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1 component county

Carteret CountyCENTRAL70,469
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morehead City, NC?

Morehead City, NC has about 66,469 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morehead City, NC?

The typical household in Morehead City, NC earns about $46,155 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morehead City, NC expensive?

In Morehead City, NC, the median home is worth about $207,500, and the typical rent is about $699 a month.

How educated are people in Morehead City, NC?

About 23.8% of adults age 25 and over in Morehead City, NC hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morehead City, NC?

About 12.2% of people in Morehead City, NC live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morehead City, NC grown since 1990?

Yes, Morehead City, NC has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,913 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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