Morehead City, North Carolina

Population Data for Morehead City, NC:

Population – 13164
Male – 46.75 %
Female – 53.25 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 86.40 %
Hispanic – 1.70 %
African American – 10.24 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.48 %
Asian – 0.76 %

Geographic Data for Morehead City, North Carolina:

Population Density – 924.22 per sq. mi
Elevation – 12 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Morehead City:

In Elementary School – 1,285 (47.31 %)
In High School – 594 (21.87 %)
In College – 489 (18.00 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 1,750 (18.32 %)
Associate’s Degree – 702 (7.35 %)
Some College, No Degree – 2,402 (25.14 %)
High School Graduate – 2,401 (25.13 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 610 (6.38 %)

Employment and Household Data for Morehead City, NC:

Percentage of People Employed – 55.60 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 4.09 %
Unemployment Level – 6.70 %

Median Household Income – $37,615.00
Average Household Size – 2.20

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 32.12 %
2 Vehicles – 35.58 %
3 or more Vehicles – 10.84 %

Average Cost to Rent in Morehead City - $511 per month