Beaufort Town, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 3771 people in the town, organized into 1780 households, and 1048 families living in the town. The population density was 1374.4 people per square mile (530.66/kmē), it is the 96th most populated town in terms of population density. There were 2187 housing units at an average density of 798.2 per square mile (308.19/kmē). The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.65. The population's age distribution was 18.3% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 87.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.5 males. The median age is 42.7 years, The median age of males and females living in Beaufort Town was 40.2 and 44.8 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 2861 White, 754 Black or African American, 4 American Indian, 14 Asian, 2 Native Hawaiian, 46 from two or more races and 90 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $28763, it is North Carolina's 201st poorest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $39429, it is the 382nd wealthiest town in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the town was $19356, it is 214th wealthiest town by per capita income in North Carolina. The median income is $16437, The median income for males was $22255 versus $11555 for females.
In 2000, 520 pupils and students, of which 224 are male and 296 are female, 13.79% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 15 nursery or pri school, 28 kindergarten, 235 elementary school, 165 high school and 77 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 3771 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3795 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3794 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 3796 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 3833 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 3893 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 4002 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 4122 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 4221 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 4188 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 4189 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 15 | 15 | |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 20 | 28 |
| Elementary school | 144 | 91 | 235 |
| High school | 57 | 108 | 165 |
| College or graduate school | 15 | 62 | 77 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort town, North Carolina | $28763 | $39429 | $19356 |
| Carteret County, North Carolina | $38344 | $45499 | $21260 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |