Carteret County's 2026 population is estimated at 70,723, reflecting a 0.36% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Carteret County is the 41st largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 66,700 and has grown 6.03% since 2010.
Overall: 50.5 years
Female: 52 years
Male: 49.2 years
There are 57,497 adults, (18,665 of whom are seniors) in Carteret County.
Female: 35,354 (51.1%)
Male: 33,794 (48.9%)
The racial composition of Carteret County includes 85.96% White, 4.21% 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 | 59,438 | 85.96% |
| Two or more races | 4,439 | 6.42% |
| Black or African American | 2,913 | 4.21% |
| Other race | 1,482 | 2.14% |
| Asian | 692 | 1% |
| Native American | 173 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.02% |
Carteret County 's average per capita income is $47,647. Household income levels show a median of $72,322. The poverty rate stands at 10.07%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $102,237 | - |
| Families | $92,097 | $122,263 |
| Households | $72,322 | $99,351 |
| Non Families | $40,266 | $57,197 |
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