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Beaufort, NC
Town in Carteret County, North Carolina.
Population
4,689
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
914
ZIP codes
0
Beaufort and its ZIP codes
Beaufort at a glance
- Beaufort is about 4.1 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,321, 26% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $354,900 (23% above North Carolina) and median rent is $835 a month.
Local data for Beaufort, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Beaufort, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,321
Poverty rate
11.2%
Median home value
$354,900
Median rent
$835/mo
Homeownership
53.4%
Bachelor's or higher
40.2%
Median age
55.0
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (612), Irish Americans (388), French Americans (266).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carteret County. PPP loans are for Beaufort.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,719
25,622 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,177
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$654M
FY 2026, $9,659 per person
How people get to work
Beaufort, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.9%
- Carpooled4.1%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle1.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home21.5%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Beaufort, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
462
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9,202
21.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 38°F
55.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Beaufort, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Beaufort
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic BeachTown | 5.1 mi | 2.4 |
| Harkers IslandCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 2.2 |
| GloucesterCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.4 |
| Morehead CityTown | 7.2 mi | 7.4 |
| MarshallbergCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Pine Knoll ShoresTown | 9.2 mi | 2.2 |
| Brandywine BayCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| DavisCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| NewportTown | 13 mi | 7.9 |
| Indian BeachTown | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Broad CreekCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| Cherry BranchCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| HavelockCity | 18 mi | 17.1 |
| Minnesott BeachTown | 20 mi | 3.5 |
| AtlanticCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| OrientalTown | 21 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Beaufort, NC in?
- Beaufort is in Carteret County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Beaufort, NC?
- About 4,689 people live in Beaufort, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Beaufort?
- Nearby places include Atlantic Beach (5.1 mi), Harkers Island (5.2 mi), Gloucester (6.5 mi), Morehead City (7.2 mi), Marshallberg (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023