Beaufort County, North Carolina Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Beaufort County, North Carolina
Beaufort County, North Carolina Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
44,499
Median Age
47.7
Male Median
46.4
Female Median
49.1
Beaufort County, North Carolina Population Growth

Beaufort County, North Carolina Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -5.7%%.
-5.7%% Growth
Beaufort County, North Carolina Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Beaufort County, North Carolina Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.7 | 44,499 |
| 2023 | 47.1 | 44,597 |
| 2022 | 46.9 | 44,711 |
| 2021 | 46.7 | 44,898 |
| 2020 | 46.5 | 47,160 |
| 2019 | 46.2 | 47,168 |
| 2018 | 45.7 | 47,243 |
| 2017 | 45.4 | 47,316 |
| 2016 | 45.2 | 47,513 |
| 2015 | 44.9 | 47,561 |
| 2014 | 44.4 | 47,587 |
| 2013 | 44.2 | 47,575 |
| 2012 | 44.0 | 47,542 |
| 2011 | 43.6 | 47,392 |
| 2010 | 43.5 | 47,185 |
Beaufort County, North Carolina Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.8% |
| 5–17 | 14.4% |
| 18–24 | 7.2% |
| 25–34 | 9.7% |
| 35–54 | 22.9% |
| 55–64 | 15.3% |
| 65+ | 25.6% |
Dependency Ratios for Beaufort County, North Carolina
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 81.1
- Youth Dependency:
- 34.7
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 46.4
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Beaufort County, North Carolina
The median age in Beaufort County, North Carolina is 47.7 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Beaufort County, North Carolina is 44,499.
In Beaufort County, North Carolina, seniors (ages 65+) make up 25.6% of the population, while children under 18 represent 14.4%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Beaufort County, North Carolina is aging.