Carteret County, North Carolina
Carteret County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2020, 67,686 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Beaufort. Most of the county is part of the Crystal Coast.
| Carteret County, North Carolina | |
| Map | |
 Location in the state of North Carolina | |
 North Carolina's location in the U.S. | |
| Statistics | |
| Founded | 1722 |
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| Seat | Beaufort |
| Largest community | Morehead City |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
1,330.41 sq mi (3,446 km²) 507.60 sq mi (1,315 km²) 822.81 sq mi (2,131 km²), 61.85 |
| Population - Density |
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| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
| Website: www.carteretcountync.gov | |
| Named for: Sir George Carteret | |
Government
Carteret County is part of the Eastern Carolina Council of Governments.
Connected Counties
- Craven County (north)
- Pamlico County (north)
- Onslow County (west-southwest)
- Jones County (west-northwest)
Cities and Towns
These cities and towns are in Carteret County:
Schools
The county has its own public school system called Carteret County Schools.
Carteret County, North Carolina Media
Map of Carteret County with municipal and township labels
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Carteret County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2024.