The Town FilesBeaufort County, North Carolina
44,499 people. The median home is worth $192,700 (typical North Carolina town: $228,900) and the median household earns $58,357.
Towns in Beaufort County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 9,875 | $206,800 | $40,186 | 46.8 |
| River Road | 4,048 | $232,800 | $46,352 | 47.0 |
People and housing
| Beaufort County | Typical North Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $192,700 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $871 | $969 |
| Median household income | $58,357 | $60,458 |
| Median age | 47.7 | 41.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.2% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.8% | 14.3% |
Jobs and pay
15,848 jobs in 2024, average pay $50,313 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 467 storm events in Beaufort County from 1996 to 2026, with 10 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Beaufort County has been included in 32 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| March 3, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4588: Tropical Storm Eta |
| October 14, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4568: Hurricane Isaias |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).