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Morehead City, NC

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Morehead City, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

9,806population

44.2median age

This community is a community of 9,806 with a median age of 44.2. The population is predominantly White (77.4%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (9.4%). Median household income is $56,233. 90.2% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 35.6% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 46.7%, with a median home value of $357,400.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.4%7,585

Hispanic/Latino

9.4%926

Two or More

6.3%614

Black

5.4%527

Asian

1.1%103

Other

0.5%50

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.9%352

High School Diploma

16.6%1,197

Some College (<1 yr)

6.4%464

Some College (1+ yr)

14.7%1,061

Associate's Degree

11.9%855

Bachelor's Degree

24.5%1,764

Master's Degree

7.4%536

Professional Degree

2.4%175

Doctorate

1.2%88

HS or Higher

90.2%

BA or Higher

35.6%

Graduate+

11.1%

Housingi

$357,400median home value

$1,134median rent

46.7%homeownership

6,449total units

19.8%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 46.7%

Renter 53.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.2%149

$50K–$100K

2.1%51

$100K–$150K

4.3%104

$150K–$200K

5.4%130

$200K–$300K

22.1%533

$300K–$500K

36.6%883

$500K–$1M

17.2%416

$1M+

6.1%147

Rent Distribution

Under $500

248

$500–$750

231

$750–$1,000

530

$1,000–$1,250

532

$1,250–$1,500

307

$1,500–$2,000

498

$2,000+

241

Year Built

2020 or later

1.6%104

2010–2019

14.4%931

2000–2009

17.2%1,107

1990–1999

10.6%685

1980–1989

11.1%719

1970–1979

13.5%868

1960–1969

9%580

1950–1959

8.9%572

1940–1949

5.7%369

1939 or earlier

8%514

Heating Fuel

Electricity

90.1%4,657

Utility Gas

4.2%216

Bottled/LP Gas

4.1%211

No Fuel

0.9%46

Fuel Oil

0.4%21

Coal

0.2%9

Other

0.2%9

Household Economyi

$56,233median household income

$43,126per capita income

17.8%poverty rate

1.9%unemployment

4,932labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.9%407

$10K–$15K

4.8%247

$15K–$20K

2.6%136

$20K–$25K

7.8%402

$25K–$30K

4.7%245

$30K–$35K

4.1%212

$35K–$40K

3.6%187

$40K–$45K

4.7%243

$45K–$50K

3.4%178

$50K–$60K

9.2%477

$60K–$75K

9.1%472

$75K–$100K

9.5%493

$100K–$125K

10.4%535

$125K–$150K

5.5%283

$150K–$200K

4.9%255

$200K+

7.7%397

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

459

Residentsi

615

Avg. Tenant Renti

$404/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

13 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing145 homes95% occupied$459/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers160 homes70% occupied$368/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8126 homes96% occupied$385/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC20 homes98% occupied$409/mo rent

811/PRAC8 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $56,233/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

72.3%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

24.5%

Low income$28K–$45K/yr

2.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $45K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

75.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

25% of subsidized households are minority

23.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

57.7% 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

3924%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

United Kingdom

Guatemala

Poland

Canada

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,684

Avg. Commutei

18.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,776

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

725(9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90%Insured

10%Uninsured