Beaufort
Town in Carteret County, North Carolina
Beaufort is a town in Carteret County, North Carolina, with 4,464 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Morehead City, 5.0 miles W.
- 4,464residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 5.2 sq miland area · 13.5 km²
- 859 / sq mipopulation density
- 28557ZIP code
About Beaufort
Beaufort ( BOH-fərt) is a town in and the county seat of Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1709, Established in 1713 and incorporated in 1723, Beaufort is the third oldest town in North Carolina (after Bath, New Bern). The population was 4,464 at the 2020 census.
Beaufort is located in North Carolina's "Inner Banks" region. The town is home to the North Carolina Maritime Museum, the Duke University Marine Laboratory (Nicholas School of the Environment), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Center for Coastal Fisheries and Habitat Research. It is also the location of the Rachel Carson Reserve, part of the N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve system. It is sometimes confused with a city of the same name in South Carolina; the two are distinguished by different pronunciations.
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Living in Beaufort
- Median household income
- $53,321
- Median home value
- $354,900
- Median rent
- $835/mo
- Median age
- 55
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Beaufort had 4,464 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,464 |
|---|---|
| Density | 859 per sq mi (332 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Beaufort at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Carteret County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 4,464 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.20 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Water area | 2.74 sq mi (7.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.7234° N, 76.6492° W |
| ZIP code | 28557 |
| Official website | beaufortnc.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3704260 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Beaufort
- Morehead City5.0 mi W
- Atlantic Beach5.5 mi W
- Gloucester6.3 mi E
- Harkers Island7.2 mi E
- Marshallberg7.7 mi E
- Brandywine Bay10.3 mi W
- Pine Knoll Shores10.7 mi W
- Davis11.3 mi NE
- Newport13.5 mi W
- Indian Beach14.4 mi W
- Broad Creek15.3 mi W
- Cherry Branch17.2 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Beaufort
What county is Beaufort in?
Beaufort is in Carteret County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Beaufort, NC?
4,464 people lived in Beaufort at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Beaufort, NC?
The ZIP code of Beaufort is 28557.
What is the elevation of Beaufort?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Beaufort?
Morehead City (5.0 mi), Atlantic Beach (5.5 mi), Gloucester (6.3 mi), Harkers Island (7.2 mi), Marshallberg (7.7 mi).
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