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Morehead City, North Carolina, in Carteret county, is 40 miles E of Jacksonville, North Carolina (center to center) and 130 miles SE of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town contains a population of approximately 7,691.
In Morehead City, about 44% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Morehead City, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.
Morehead City has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The town boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, Morehead City had a median family income of $39,290.
Political donors in Morehead City favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $10,250. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.
Morehead City has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 55% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.
In Morehead City, 91% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Morehead City can boast better commuting than most places.
Comparing Morehead City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):
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| Female Share of the Population | |  |
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| Racial Diversity | |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
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| Portion of People Married | |  |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | |  |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | |  |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Morehead City colleges • Morehead City travel • Morehead City mortgages and property.
 | Morehead City Colleges Morehead City colleges and trade schools. |
 | Morehead City Hotels & Travel Morehead City hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation. |
 | Morehead City Mortgage Morehead City property, mortgage, and real estate. |
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