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Morehead City
#4 in Best Places to Live in Carteret County
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  • Town in North Carolina
  • 34 reviews
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    Morehead City Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Population
    9,413
    Unemployment Rate
    4%
    Poverty Rate
    16.1%
    Non-Citizens
    4.9%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the people who live in your area?
    Based on 3 responses
    • Kind
      67%
    • Family oriented
      33%

    Morehead City Demographics

    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      20%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      27%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      12%
    Racial Diversity
    • White
      78%
    • African American
      10%
    • Hispanic
      7%
    • Two or more races
      2%
    • Asian
      2%
    • American Indian or Alaska native
      0%
    • Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Other race
      0%
    Gender
    • Female
      51%
    • Male
      49%
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      6%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      24%
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    Income

    Median Household Income
    $42,985
    National
    $62,843
    Household Income Brackets
    • <$25k
      27%
    • $25-$44k
      25%
    • $45-$74k
      18%
    • $75-$149k
      22%
    • $150k+
      8%
    Median Individual Income
    $25,775
    National
    $31,133
    Individual Income Brackets
    • <$15k
      27%
    • $15-$34k
      37%
    • $35-$64k
      20%
    • $65k+
      16%

    Community

    Poll
    100%
    of residents say there is a good sense of community. 3 responses
    Poll
    33%
    of people say LGBT residents are not very accepted. 3 responses
    Poll
    What is the most helpful tip for a new resident to know before moving to your area?
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