Currituck County, North Carolina Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% higher. 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%.