Beaufort County, NC

County

Cities in Beaufort County

Neighborhoods in Beaufort County

Neighborhood

Beaufort, NC

Slatestone / Batts Crossroads

Smallwood / Washington Heights

River Road / Mimosa Shores

Jones Store / Stilley

Alligoods / Hall Swamp

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Beaufort

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

21.3%

Households with Children

23.9%

School Enrollment K-12

4,108

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.8%
School Age (5-17): 14.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.0%
Working Age (35-54): 22.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.3%
Seniors (65+): 25.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 10.8%
High School / GED: 31.9%
Some College or Associate's: 36.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 13.3%
Single Parents: 10.6%
Couples & Adults: 44.6%
Living Alone: 31.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 66.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
Asian: 0.2%
Black or African American: 22.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 82.9%
Puerto Rican: 6.3%
Cuban: 0.1%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 2.0%
South American: 1.8%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 42.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 57.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 81.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 18.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 71.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 23.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 93.8%
Spanish: 5.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.3%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.7%
Elementary (1-4): 4.7%
Middle School (5-8): 4.0%
High School (9-12): 4.9%
College / Graduate: 3.5%
Not Enrolled: 81.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources