Cape Carteret, NC
Living in Cape Carteret
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute54
Public Transit1
Affordability40
Public Safety90
Airports4
Hospitals27
Colleges22
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools40
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.4kPopulation+435 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
39%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
74%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school1%
High school graduate23%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree16%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$82kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K18%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector53%
Self-employed16%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts53%
Military2%
Sales and office18%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$262kMedian Home Value+$3.3k (2010–19)
41%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian Monthly Rent+$390 (2010–19)
71%Owner-Occupied+9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached88%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 201310%
Built 2000 to 200930%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Home Value
Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K25%
$250K to $299K27%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity92%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas5%
Utility gas1%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cape Carteret
United States45
North Carolina20
Carteret County15
Property Crime in Cape Carteret
United States48
North Carolina30
Carteret County27
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 7 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 48 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cape Carteret
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding36
Tornado29
Coastal Flooding24
Hurricane Force Winds7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cape Carteret, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cape Carteret, NC
Salt and Light Academy
3 miles, SE
Grace Christian School
12 miles, NE
Newport Christian Academy
13 miles, NE
Gramercy Christian School
14 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Cape Carteret, NC
University of North Carolina Wilmington
57 miles, SW
East Carolina University
65 miles, N
University of Mount Olive
67 miles, NW
Barton College
87 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cape Carteret, NC
NMC Camp Lejeune
17 miles, W
Carteret General Hospital
18 miles, E
Brynn Marr Hosp
18 miles, W
Onslow Memorial Hospital
19 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Cape Carteret, NC
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
26 miles, N
Albert J Ellis Airport
33 miles, W
Wilmington International Airport
56 miles, SW
Pitt-Greenville Airport
68 miles, N