Carteret County
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- Population
- 69,148
- Area
- 507.6 sq mi (1,314.69 km²), 822.81 sq mi water
- Median age
- 50.5
- Households
- 31,977
- Persons per household
- 2.1
- Median household income
- $72,322
- Median house value
- $333,300
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Local News
Coastal Review
Published 22 hours agoVolunteers needed for Cedar Island shoreline, habitat project
The North Carolina Coastal Federation and Carteret County invite past and prospective volunteers to help protect a Cedar Island shoreline, one plant at a time.
Coastal Review
Published September 30Cape Fear River Watch vows to hold Chemours accountable
Cape Fear River Watch, via its representation, the Southern Environmental Law Center, contends Chemours Co. continues to exceed emission and discharge limits established under a 2019 consent order between the company, the organization and the state environmental agency.
Coastal Review
Published 10 hours agoCommercial fishers ask NOAA to downlist Atlantic sturgeon
North Carolina fishermen want the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to reduce protections for endangered Atlantic sturgeon. Scientists say recovery isn’t so simple.
Coastal Review
Published September 29If you don’t live on Hatteras Island, don’t attempt going there
N.C. Highway 12 remains closed at Pea Island until at least Wednesday morning and nonresident visitors and nonresident property owners are not permitted to enter Hatteras Island.
Coastal Review
Published September 28Fellow coastal scientists, advocates reflect on Joe Ramus’ life
The respected professor, prolific researcher, former Duke University Marine Laboratory director, and environmental steward died Tuesday.