Beaufort County, North Carolina
Beaufort County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2000, 44,958 people lived there. 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 | 1739 |
|---|---|
| Seat | Washington |
| Largest City | Washington |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
958 sq mi (2,481 km²) 827 sq mi (2,142 km²) 131 sq mi (339 km²), 14% |
| Population - (2010) - Density |
47,759 58/sq mi (22/km²) |
| 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
