Beaufort County's 2026 population is estimated at 44,908, reflecting a 0.37% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Beaufort County is the 59th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 47,826 and has grown -6.1% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47.7 years
Female: 49.1 years
Male: 46.4 years
There are 35,984 adults, (11,412 of whom are seniors) in Beaufort County.
Female: 23,268 (52.3%)
Male: 21,231 (47.7%)
The racial composition of Beaufort County includes 68.24% White, 22.85% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,368 | 68.24% |
| Black or African American | 10,166 | 22.85% |
| Two or more races | 2,706 | 6.08% |
| Other race | 1,016 | 2.28% |
| Asian | 118 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 95 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.07% |
Beaufort County 's average per capita income is $41,923. Household income levels show a median of $58,357. The poverty rate stands at 17.82%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,101 | - |
| Families | $73,106 | $92,987 |
| Households | $58,357 | $78,141 |
| Non Families | $29,947 | $43,697 |
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