Currituck County, NC

County

Cities in Currituck County

Neighborhoods in Currituck County

Beechwood Shores / Maple

Poplar Branch / Walnut Island

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

Demographics of Currituck

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

30.9%

Households with Children

31.8%

School Enrollment K-12

3,466

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.9%
School Age (5-17): 17.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.4%
Working Age (35-54): 27.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.7%
Seniors (65+): 17.9%

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: 6.8%
High School / GED: 31.2%
Some College or Associate's: 31.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 30.9%

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: 24.1%
Single Parents: 7.7%
Couples & Adults: 42.3%
Living Alone: 25.9%

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: 83.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
Asian: 0.9%
Black or African American: 5.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

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: 36.5%
Puerto Rican: 12.7%
Cuban: 1.3%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 25.9%
South American: 4.8%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 18.8%

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: 41.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 58.1%

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: 63.7%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 5.3%
Other Black: 31.1%

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: 19.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 75.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.8%

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: 95.3%
Spanish: 2.8%
European & Indo-European: 1.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.4%
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: 3.4%
Elementary (1-4): 5.0%
Middle School (5-8): 5.3%
High School (9-12): 5.4%
College / Graduate: 4.7%
Not Enrolled: 76.2%

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