Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC

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2021 Population

125,135

3.1% 1-year decline

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

48.8

0.412% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

13.4%

3.51% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$56,517

7.44% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$194,000

6.71% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

49,870

4.06% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC had a population of 125k people with a median age of 48.8 and a median household income of $56,517. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC declined from 129,134 to 125,135, a −3.1% decrease and its median household income grew from $52,603 to $56,517, a 7.44% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.9%), White (Hispanic) (3.44%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.56%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.15%).

5.93% of the households in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.2% of the residents in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC are Beaufort County Community College (630 degrees awarded in 2021), Carteret Community College (572 degrees), and Pamlico Community College (207 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC was $194,000, and the homeownership rate was 73%.

Most people in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC borders South & West Albemarle Sound & Northern Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC, Lenoir, Onslow (North) & Jones Counties PUMA, NC, Greenville City PUMA, NC, Craven County PUMA, NC, and Jacksonville City PUMA, NC.

United States North Carolina

Population & Diversity

Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC is home to a population of 125k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.19% of Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (3.99k people).

In 2021, there were 5.99 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (96.9k people) in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.31k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC are Spanish (5,268 households), German (487 households), and Vietnamese (332 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

64,004

Women

51.1%

61,127

Men

48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 125,131 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.2%

2021 Citizenship

98.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.2% of Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
96.9k ± 188
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
16.2k ± 276
White (Hispanic)
4.31k ± 437

5.8%

Hispanic Population

7.25k people

5.8% of the people in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC are hispanic (7.25k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,990 ± 1,086 people
Vietnam
364 ± 468 people
Canada
181 ± 330 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 1,990 Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC residents, followed by Vietnam with 364 and Canada with 181.

Foreign-Born Population

3.19%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.99k people

2.92%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.78k people

As of 2021, 3.19% of Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC residents (3.99k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC was 2.92%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,268 households (4.4%)
German
487 households (0.406%)
Vietnamese
332 households (0.277%)

5.93% of the households in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC was Spanish. 4.4% of the households in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,676 ± 369
Gulf War (2001-)
2,167 ± 281
Gulf War (1990s)
1,850 ± 259

Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.16 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC employs 49.9k people. The largest industries in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC are Restaurants & Food Services (3,888 people), Construction (3,417 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,123 people), and the highest paying industries are U. S. Navy ($157,992), Air transportation ($147,940), and Scientific research & development services ($125,851).

Males in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.44 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,707. The income inequality in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,463

Women

49%

26,517

Men

51%

The workforce of Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC in 2020 was 51,980 people, with 49% woman, and 51% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC.

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Occupations

49.9k

2021 Value

−4.06%

1 Year decline

± −4.06%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −4.06%, from 52k employees to 49.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC, are Registered nurses (1,465 people), Cashiers (1,268 people), and Retail salespersons (1,247 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

49.9k

2021 Value

−4.06%

1 Year decline

± −4.06%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −4.06%, from 52k employees to 49.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,888 people), Construction (3,417 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,123 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,488

Median earning men ± $1,722

$30,504

Median earning women ± $1,092

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($64,265), Public Administration ($59,500), and Wholesale Trade ($58,041).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($63,351), Public Administration ($46,266), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($45,147).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$462B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$32.8B
Virginia
$26.1B
Georgia
$18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.881%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC awarded 1,409 degrees. The student population of Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,102 male students and 2,367 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC are White (983 and 69.9%), followed by Black or African American (246 and 17.5%), Hispanic or Latino (96 and 6.82%), and Unknown (34 and 2.42%).

The largest universities in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Beaufort County Community College (630 and 44.7%), Carteret Community College (572 and 40.6%), and Pamlico Community College (207 and 14.7%).

The most popular majors in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (243 and 17.2%), Other Mental, Social Health Services, & Allied Professions (176 and 12.5%), and Welding Technology (90 and 6.39%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,469 students enrolled in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC, 31.8% men and 68.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,250 records, of which 65.9% were women and 34.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
243 degree-majors awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
70 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
53 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 243 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Beaufort County Community College
630 degrees awarded
Carteret Community College
572 degrees awarded
Pamlico Community College
207 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Beaufort County Community College with 630 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 545 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC, which is 0.631 times less than the 864 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 983 degrees mean that there were 4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 246 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,432) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($86) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,875) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.954% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.577% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (29.6k), Some college (27.2k), and Bachelors Degree (14.6k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC was $194,000 in 2021, which is 0.792 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $181,800 to $194,000, a 6.71% increase. The homeownership rate in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC is 73%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 23.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC is $56,517. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

Housing

Property

$194,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,481

$39,253

Median Property Taxes

±$1,226

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73%

Homeownership

2021

65.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73% of the housing units in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$56,517

Median Household Income

± $1,872

53.8k

Number of Households

± 1,514

In 2021, the median household income of the 53.8k households in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC grew to $56,517 from the previous year's value of $52,603.

The following chart displays the households in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC

0.452

2020 Wage GINI in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC

In 2021, the income inequality in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.28% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (84.3%)
Carpooled (6.4%)
Worked At Home (6.32%)

In 2021, 84.3% of workers in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.4%) and those who worked at home (6.32%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (23.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.71% of the workforce in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC (16.4k out of 123k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89% of the population of Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 31.9% on employee plans, 14.7% on Medicaid, 16.8% on Medicare, 21.8% on non-group plans, and 3.8% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1399 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1405 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1710 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 363 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

1,399 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,399 patients per year. This represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1,405 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in North Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.8% under 18 years, 14.8% between 18 and 34 years, 40.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 25.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11%

Uninsured

31.9%

Employer Coverage

14.7%

Medicaid

16.8%

Medicare

21.8%

Non-Group

3.8%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC grew by 2.43% from 10.8% to 11%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.