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Cape Carteret, NC

Population
2,273
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
17 ft
Median Home Value
$375,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,745/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$86,136
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in North CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in North CarolinaNearest larger communityHavelock, North Carolina17 miles away · 17,430 residents.

About Cape Carteret

Cape Carteret is a coastal town in western Carteret County, North Carolina, situated on the state's southern coast. Bordered by the Croatan National Forest and Pettiford Creek to the north and Cedar Point to the west, the maritime community of approximately 2,703 is served by the Carteret County Public Schools district for public education.

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Low PopulationA+99.7ratingWater Recreation AccessA96.9ratingLow UnemploymentA95.7rating

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