Currituck County, North Carolina Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Currituck County, North Carolina, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Currituck County, North Carolina. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Currituck County, North Carolina. The estimated population of Currituck County, North Carolina is 27,575 people, with a median age of 43.2.

We can look at the total population in Currituck County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
27,575
+1.34%
+9.22%
2020
27,210
+3.21%
-
2019
26,363
+2.2%
-
2018
25,796
+2.17%
-
2017
25,247
 - -

Population of Currituck County, North Carolina by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
86.3%
87.5%
 -1.37%
Black/African American
5.8%
5.3%
 +9.43%
Native
0.1%
0.4%
 -75.00%
Hispanic
4.5%
3.6%
 +25.00%
Asian
0.6%
0.4%
 +50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2%
2.4%
 -16.67%
Other
0.7%
0.3%
 +133.33%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Currituck County, North Carolina by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.2 +0.47% 42.8 -0.23% 43.5 +0.93%
2020 43 +0.47% 42.9 +0.47% 43.1 0%
2019 42.8 -0.23% 42.7 0% 43.1 -0.46%
2018 42.9 0% 42.7 +0.23% 43.3 0%
2017 42.9 - 42.6 - 43.3 -

The median age of Currituck County, North Carolina gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,614 +13.38% 1,520 +2.17% 1,823 1,539
10 to 19 1,488 +6.97% 1,504 +13.11% 1,568 1,702
20 to 29 1,286 +3.09% 1,304 -0.38% 1,326 1,292
30 to 39 1,345 +20.4% 1,519 +16.76% 1,633 1,788
40 to 49 1,966 +0.49% 1,701 +1.27% 1,974 1,720
50 to 59 2,188 -7.29% 2,126 +5.26% 2,029 2,234
60 to 69 1,624 +36.78% 1,673 +24.69% 2,299 2,114
70+ 1,011 +11.58% 1,378 +2.66% 1,126 1,408

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Currituck County, North Carolina is $79,416.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Currituck County.

  • Under 25
    $93,688.00
  • 25 to 44
    $83,931.00
  • 45 to 64
    $93,494.00
  • 65 and over
    $59,311.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Currituck County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Currituck County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Currituck County, North Carolina is currently $95,025.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

7.08% of households in Currituck County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Currituck County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.85%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.17%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.07%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.34%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.62%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.87%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.08%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Currituck County is $37,630.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Currituck County by the total population of Currituck County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Currituck County, North Carolina, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Currituck County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    10.88%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30.00%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.44%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    43.95%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.74%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Currituck County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Currituck County over the age of 16 is 22,058.

Of those people, a total of 65.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Currituck County is 62.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,115 30.50% 15.60%
20 to 24 years 1,168 96.30% 1.80%
25 to 29 years 1,450 85.90% 4.50%
30 to 34 years 1,711 89.70% 3.30%
35 to 44 years 3,592 84.40% 1.90%
45 to 54 years 3,961 84.00% 1.60%
55 to 59 years 2,114 78.60% 2.50%
60 to 64 years 2,394 56.10% 1.60%
65 to 74 years 3,064 22.00% 0.90%
75 years and over 1,489 12.90% 2.60%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Currituck County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 19,526 66.20% 2.50%
Black or African American 1,289 58.30% 4.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 34 23.50% 0.00%
Asian 147 53.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 13 100.00% 0.00%
Other 353 58.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 696 69.50% 1.10%
Hispanic or Latino 834 78.70% 1.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 19,268 66.10% 2.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Currituck County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Currituck County is 13,820, with median earnings of $42,409.00.

Women in Currituck County, North Carolina earning approximately 68.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 13,820 $42,409.00
Male 7,462 $51,482.00
Female 6,358 $35,484.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,861 $66,166.00
Business and Financial 668 $73,676.00
Computer and Mathematical 273 $59,779.00
Architecture and Engineering 209 $85,972.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 197 $68,707.00
Community and Social Service 135 $38,139.00
Legal 101 $34,145.00
Educational and Library 955 $43,445.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 181 $25,083.00
Healthcare Practitioners 605 $65,347.00
Healthcare Support 141 $14,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 249 $40,963.00
Law Enforcement 245 $49,719.00
Food Preparation and Serving 609 $14,090.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 614 $17,898.00
Personal Care and Service 511 $26,342.00
Sales 1,077 $43,050.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,549 $33,545.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 46 $20,000.00
Construction and Extraction 1,173 $40,825.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 851 $53,950.00
Production 633 $40,724.00
Transportation and Material Moving 629 $42,368.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,101 $76,836.00 760 $58,913.00
Business and Financial 383 $84,413.00 285 $59,073.00
Computer and Mathematical 142 $98,194.00 131 $33,036.00
Architecture and Engineering 194 $86,667.00 15 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 23 $0.00 174 $68,510.00
Community and Social Service 39 $37,614.00 96 $38,309.00
Legal 58 $45,000.00 43 $32,019.00
Educational and Library 247 $14,787.00 708 $45,865.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 118 $16,979.00 63 $25,917.00
Healthcare Practitioners 76 $64,583.00 529 $65,625.00
Healthcare Support 15 $0.00 126 $19,375.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 169 $41,947.00 80 $0.00
Law Enforcement 245 $49,719.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 372 $13,286.00 237 $15,602.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 324 $36,563.00 290 $15,900.00
Personal Care and Service 74 $17,396.00 437 $26,525.00
Sales 502 $52,061.00 575 $34,042.00
Office and Administrative Support 160 $66,646.00 1,389 $32,196.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 46 $20,000.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,052 $40,660.00 121 $42,917.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 827 $53,450.00 24 $0.00
Production 558 $60,172.00 75 $35,195.00
Transportation and Material Moving 494 $44,630.00 135 $33,142.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 10,702 households in Currituck County, with an average household size of 2.57 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 7,930 families in Currituck County with an average family size of 2.91 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,454 592 884 2,772
Average Household Size 2.9 3.66 3.21 1.35
Total Families 6,454 592 884 0
Average Household Size 2.88 3.23 2.92 0

Poverty

Of the 7,930 families in Currituck County, 5.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Currituck County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 15,843 housing units in Currituck County, North Carolina.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,702 67.55%
Vacant 5,141 32.45%

7.86% of the total 15,843 housing units in Currituck County are rental units. This is approximately 1,246 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 9,166 are occupied by the owner - or 57.86% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Currituck County is $1,174.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Currituck County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    290
  • Less than $500
    78
  • $500 to $999
    359
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    490
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    213
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    63
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    43
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Currituck County is $276,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Currituck County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    464
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    595
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    593
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,114
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,514
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    3,137
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    706
  • $1,000,000 or more
    43

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Currituck County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Currituck County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    528
  • 1940 to 1949
    186
  • 1950 to 1959
    421
  • 1960 to 1969
    501
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,241
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,684
  • 1990 to 1999
    4,001
  • 2000 to 2009
    4,217
  • 2010 to 2013
    2,033
  • 2014 or later
    31

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Currituck County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    96
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,244
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,828
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,534

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Currituck County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Currituck County that commute to work in a particular way.

35.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Currituck County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    309
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,248
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    843
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    992
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    956
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    829
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,566
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    538
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    916
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,781
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,438
  • 90 or more minutes
    542

Summary

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Places in Currituck County, North Carolina

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