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Morehead City Micro

Morehead City, NC · 1 counties · 67,686 residents · 507.604 sq mi
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Morehead City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,871. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $226,700. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
67,686
+14%since 2000
from 59,383 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
133 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 117 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.6
+20%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
51K56K61K66K71K1990201020202024Morehead City
202469K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,871
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,344 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,038
+60%since 2000
from $21,260 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,700
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$921
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $511 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
26.1% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+41%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85%(57,538)
Black4.7%(3,208)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(3,119)
Asian0.9%(584)
Other3.4%(2,311)
Diversity Score31.4%(21,272)
Segregation Score27.7%(18,749)
Diversity Score
31
+46%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+53%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.8%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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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 67,686 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Morehead City, NC earns about $57,871 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 $226,700, and the typical rent is about $921 a month.

How educated are people in Morehead City, NC?

About 28.5% 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 9.2% 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 15,130 residents, a change of about 29 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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