Bogue, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 756, Bogue's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Bogue is a small community located in North Carolina, within Carteret County. The total population is 756. It ranks as the 513th most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bogue is 50.0 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bogue is $93,516. This is 29% higher than the state median of $72,388. It is also 16% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.2%. This is 76% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 0.7%. This is 85% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $291,100. Housing costs are about the same as the state median of $288,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 86.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bogue has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.9% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.5%. The Black or African American population (4.5%) is well below the state average of 20.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 11.3%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

23.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bogue, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.