Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Beaufort, NC

CSANew Bern-Morehead City MSAMorehead City#2/11 Population

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

4,689population

55median age

This community is a community of 4,689 with a median age of 55. The population is predominantly White (82.4%) with a significant Black community (9.8%). Median household income is $53,321. 91.6% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 40.2% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 53.4%, with a median home value of $354,900.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.4%3,864

Black

9.8%459

Two or More

3.8%178

Other

2.4%113

Hispanic/Latino

1.6%74

Asian

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.6%205

High School Diploma

11.5%422

Some College (<1 yr)

6.5%237

Some College (1+ yr)

16.9%619

Associate's Degree

11%402

Bachelor's Degree

27.9%1,023

Master's Degree

7.5%274

Professional Degree

1%37

Doctorate

3.8%140

HS or Higher

91.6%

BA or Higher

40.2%

Graduate+

12.3%

Housingi

$354,900median home value

$835median rent

53.4%homeownership

3,386total units

24.6%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 53.4%

Renter 46.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.4%6

$50K–$100K

0.6%8

$100K–$150K

9.4%128

$150K–$200K

6.2%85

$200K–$300K

25.2%343

$300K–$500K

25.2%344

$500K–$1M

24.4%332

$1M+

8.6%117

Rent Distribution

Under $500

291

$500–$750

150

$750–$1,000

203

$1,000–$1,250

223

$1,250–$1,500

160

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.4%81

2010–2019

12%406

2000–2009

19.7%666

1990–1999

10.7%362

1980–1989

11.8%400

1970–1979

6.6%225

1960–1969

7.7%262

1950–1959

5%168

1940–1949

9.1%309

1939 or earlier

15%507

Heating Fuel

Electricity

92.1%2,351

Bottled/LP Gas

5%128

Utility Gas

1.2%30

No Fuel

1%25

Other

0.7%19

Household Economyi

$53,321median household income

$44,277per capita income

10.7%poverty rate

5.7%unemployment

2,263labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.1%157

$10K–$15K

8.2%210

$15K–$20K

10.5%269

$20K–$25K

4.3%111

$25K–$30K

6.7%171

$30K–$35K

1.4%36

$35K–$40K

2.7%68

$40K–$45K

4.3%111

$45K–$50K

3.9%99

$50K–$60K

4.6%118

$60K–$75K

11%282

$75K–$100K

9.7%248

$100K–$125K

9.8%250

$125K–$150K

4.8%123

$150K–$200K

4.5%114

$200K+

7.3%186

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

306

Residentsi

525

Avg. Tenant Renti

$402/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

15 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing100 homes98% occupied$422/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers122 homes70% occupied$362/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 878 homes92% occupied$439/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC6 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $53,321/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

76.1%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

21.8%

Low income$27K–$43K/yr

1.4%

Moderate / aboveOver $43K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

83.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

34.6% of subsidized households are minority

21.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

38.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1022.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

Canada

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,085

Avg. Commutei

20.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,134

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

456(11.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.9%Insured

5.1%Uninsured