Beaufort County, North Carolina
Beaufort County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2020, 44,652 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Washington.
| Beaufort County, North Carolina | |
| Map | |
 Location in the state of North Carolina | |
 North Carolina's location in the U.S. | |
| Statistics | |
| Founded | 1712 |
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| Seat | Washington |
| Largest community | Washington |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
962.85 sq mi (2,494 km²) 832.74 sq mi (2,157 km²) 130.11 sq mi (337 km²), 13.51 |
| Population - Density |
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| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
| Website: www.co.beaufort.nc.us | |
| Named for: Henry, Duke of Beaufort | |
Government
Beaufort County is part of the Mid-East Commission.
Connected counties
These counties are connected to Beaufort County:
- Washington County (northeast)
- Hyde County (east)
- Pamlico County (southeast)
- Craven County (southwest)
- Pitt County (west)
- Martin County (northwest)
Cities and towns
These cities and towns are in Beaufort County:
Beaufort County, North Carolina Media
Washington Municipal Building
Map of Beaufort County with municipal and township labels
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Beaufort County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2024.