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Morehead City

County:
Carteret County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
7.407

Morehead City is a town located in Carteret County, North Carolina. Morehead City has a 2026 population of 9,963. Morehead City is currently growing at a rate of 0.7% annually and its population has increased by 3.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,583 in 2020.

10K
Total Population
1,345
Density (mi²)
69 0.7%
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)