Beaufort, NC

Beaufort, North Carolina

Beaufort, North Carolina, in Carteret county, is 43 miles E of Jacksonville, North Carolina (center to center) and 133 miles SE of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town contains a population of approximately 3,771.

The People and Families of Beaufort

In Beaufort, about 47% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Beaufort, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Beaufort had a median family income of $39,429. Interestingly, lots of people in Beaufort have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Beaufort favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $3,910. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Beaufort Housing

Beaufort has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 57% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Beaufort, 90% of commuters drive to work. In Beaufort, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The town can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Beaufort strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 5%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 11%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 18%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Beaufort, NC

Comparing Beaufort to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Beaufort Almanac

Beaufort Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Beaufort Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Beaufort residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Beaufort, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Beaufort High Schools (2004)

EAST CARTERET HIGH
3263 HWY 70 E
252-728-3514
Serves 633 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Beaufort Colleges

(List of All North Carolina Colleges)

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