Currituck County, North Carolina Demographics 2026

Name: Currituck County, North Carolina Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Currituck County, North Carolina has a population of 29,612, the 70th most populous county in North Carolina. The median household income is $91,548 and the median home value is $351,200. The poverty rate is 7.6%.

Currituck County Quick Facts

Population 29,612

Median Household Income $91,548

Median Home Value $351,200

Poverty Rate 7.6%

Unemployment Rate 2.9%

Median Age 41.7 years

Homeownership Rate 87.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 29.3%

High School Graduation 93.9%

Cities/Places 3

Population 29,612 70th of 100

Median Income $91,548 31% higher than state

Poverty Rate 7.6%

Unemployment 2.9%

Median Household Income

Currituck

$91,548

$69,904

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Currituck

$351,200

$259,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.3%

$25K-$50K 13.0%

$50K-$100K 28.8%

$100K+ 48.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.8%

$10K-$15K

2.4%

$15K-$20K

2.8%

$20K-$25K

2.3%

$25K-$30K

3.4%

$30K-$35K

2.6%

$35K-$40K

3.2%

$40K-$45K

1.8%

$45K-$50K

2.0%

$50K-$60K

6.3%

$60K-$75K

10.4%

$75K-$100K

12.0%

$100K-$125K

15.1%

$125K-$150K

10.0%

$150K-$200K

11.4%

$200K+

11.5%

Employment

2.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

66.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 87.5%

Renter 12.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.1%

18-34

17.4%

35-54

27.1%

55-74

27.4%

75+

6.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 58 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Currituck County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Moyock	5,669	$109,700	6.8%	$391,800
Grandy	2,443	$63,438	5.0%	$304,000
Coinjock	298	$67,143	13.1%	$226,800

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Population Overview

Currituck County is located in North Carolina with a total population of 29,612. It is the 70th most populous county out of 100 in North Carolina. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Currituck County is 41.7 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Currituck County is $91,548. This is 31% higher than the state median of $69,904. It is also 17% higher than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 7.6%. This is 42% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $351,200. Housing costs are 35% higher than the state median of $259,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 87.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Currituck County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 5.1%. The Black or African American population (5.1%) is well below the state average of 20.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.9%) is well below the state average of 10.9%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 3.1%.

Education

29.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Currituck County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against North Carolina and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Currituck County, North Carolina?

Currituck County has a population of 29,612, making it the 70th most populous county in North Carolina.

What is the median income in Currituck County?

The median household income in Currituck County is $91,548 with a poverty rate of 7.6%.

How many cities are in Currituck County, North Carolina?

Currituck County contains 3 Census-designated places.