Cape Carteret town, North Carolina
Official LSAD Designation: Cape Carteret town • Census GEOID: 3710260
• Carteret County
Cape Carteret town is an incorporated town in Carteret County, North Carolina. According to official records from the Census (2025), Cape Carteret town had an estimated population of 2,273 residents. Official Census Bureau geographic records classify this community under LSAD designation Cape Carteret town (GEOID 3710260).
Local Government Administration U.S. Census Bureau GMAF
Town Of Cape Carteret
Municipal
Official Title:
Town Clerk
Address:
102 DOLPHIN ST, CAPE CARTERET NC 28584-9242
County Of Carteret
County
Official Title:
County Manager
Address:
302 COURT HOUSE SQ, BEAUFORT NC 28516-6709
Civic & Statistical Snapshot
| Category | Estimate | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,273 | 2025 |
| Median Household Income | $86,136 | 2020-2024 |
| Median Home Value | $375,700 | 2020-2024 |
| Land Area | 2.53 sq mi | Gazetteer (2026) |
| Civic & Public Services | Hospitals, Libraries, Colleges | CMS / IMLS / IPEDS |
| Schools & Districts | NCES Directory Listings | Provided by k12guides.com |
| Nearby Airports | Landing Facilities | Provided by airport-data.com |
| Climate & Weather | NOAA 30-Year Normals | 1991–2020 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).