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Bogue, NC
Town in Carteret County, North Carolina.
Population
756
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
275
ZIP codes
0
Bogue and its ZIP codes
Bogue at a glance
- Bogue is 25% denser than North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $93,516 a year, 29% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $291,100 and median rent is $1,188 a month.
Local data for Bogue, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bogue, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$93,516
Poverty rate
3.2%
Median home value
$291,100
Median rent
$1,188/mo
Homeownership
86.9%
Bachelor's or higher
23.4%
Median age
50.0
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (99), German Americans (79), Dominican Americans (21).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carteret County. PPP loans are for Bogue.
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
Bogue, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.5%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home16.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bogue, 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° / 34°F
60.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bogue, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.1%
U.S. 33.3% -1.2 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
11.0%
U.S. 12.8% -1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Bogue
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cape CarteretTown | 1.3 mi | 2.5 |
| Emerald IsleTown | 2.4 mi | 4.9 |
| Cedar PointTown | 2.5 mi | 2.2 |
| PeletierTown | 3.9 mi | 3.6 |
| SwansboroTown | 5.8 mi | 2.2 |
| Broad CreekCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 3.1 |
| Indian BeachTown | 7.7 mi | 0.6 |
| NewportTown | 10 mi | 7.9 |
| Brandywine BayCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Pine Knoll ShoresTown | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| Morehead CityTown | 14 mi | 7.4 |
| HavelockCity | 16 mi | 17.1 |
| Atlantic BeachTown | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| Piney GreenCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 13.6 |
| MaysvilleTown | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| Neuse ForestCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bogue, NC in?
- Bogue is in Carteret County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Bogue, NC?
- About 756 people live in Bogue, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bogue?
- Nearby places include Cape Carteret (1.3 mi), Emerald Isle (2.4 mi), Cedar Point (2.5 mi), Peletier (3.9 mi), Swansboro (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023