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Beaufort

County:
Carteret County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.089

Beaufort is a town located in Carteret County, North Carolina. Beaufort has a 2026 population of 4,895. It is also the county seat of Carteret County. Beaufort is currently growing at a rate of 1.66% annually and its population has increased by 9.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,476 in 2020.

4.9K
Total Population
962
Density (mi²)
80 1.66%
Growth

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)