County · North Carolina
Currituck County, North Carolina
Currituck County, North Carolina. Currituck County had 33,158 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 18.0% since 2020, faster than North Carolina (+7.2%). It holds 3 places (3 census-designated) and 10 census tracts. GEOID 37053.
Currituck County is one of the 18 counties of the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
33,158
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 28,100 · ACS 2020-2024: 30,601
Median household income
$93,511
±$8,425 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$378,800
±$11,709 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$1,162
±$133 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
How many people live in Currituck County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 28,100 residents in Currituck County. The Census Bureau estimates 33,158 for July 1, 2025, up 18.0% since 2020, faster than North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 30,601 over 262 square miles of land.
| Measure | Currituck County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 30,601 | 10,730,404 | +4,238 |
| Households | 11,845±295 | 4,282,345 | +1,323 |
| Average household size | 2.58±0.06 | 2.44 | +0.09 |
| Housing units | 17,079±40 | 4,895,668 | +1,273 |
Currituck County's population since 2000
From 18,190 in 2000 to 33,158 in 2025: up 82.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Currituck County?
Currituck County holds 3 places: 3 census-designated places. The largest is Moyock with 5,684 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Currituck County?
The median resident of Currituck County is 41.6 years old; 21.9% are under 18 and 17.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.2%. 3.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Currituck County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.6±0.6 | 39.1 | −1.2 |
| Under 18 years | 21.9%±0.2 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.9%±0.4 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.2% | 11.3% | +1.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.8%±0.8 pts | 60.0% | −3.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.0%±0.5 pts | 20.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.3 pts | 3.3% | +0.5 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9%±0.7 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.4%±0.8 pts | 9.1% | +1.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.7%±0.9 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 15.3%±1.8 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 12.5%±1.4 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.8%±1.7 pts | 9.9% | −4.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.2%±1.2 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.9%±3.0 pts | 35.7% | +7.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.9%±1.7 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.1%±1.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Currituck County earn?
Half of Currituck County's 11,845 households earn less than $93,511 a year (±$8,425), against $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $86,104 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Currituck County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $93,511±$8,425 | $72,388 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $118,114±$6,295 | $101,208 | – |
| Per capita income | $46,003±$2,467 | $41,385 | +$6,807 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.5%±1.8 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.3%±4.2 pts | 17.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.8%±1.5 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.4%±2.2 pts | 90.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Currituck County?
Owners occupy 87.3% of Currituck County's occupied homes and renters 12.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $378,800 by its owner (±$11,709). The median renter pays $1,162 a month including utilities, and 32.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Currituck County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $378,800±$11,709 | $288,900 | +$62,266 |
| Median gross rent | $1,162±$133 | $1,228 | −$255 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.5%±9.3 pts | 39.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,944±$99 | $1,631 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87.3%±2.5 pts | 66.6% | +5.3 pts |
| Housing units | 17,079±40 | 4,895,668 | +1,273 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 51.5%±6.9 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 87.1%±1.9 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.3%±1.6 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.7%±1.2 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.5%±1.3 pts | 4.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Currituck County building?
Builders took permits for 325 new housing units across Currituck County in 2025 (325 single-family), 9.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Currituck County get to work?
79.2% of Currituck County's workers drive alone and 9.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 35.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.0%.
| Measure | Currituck County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.6%±1.7 pts | 62.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0%±1.1 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.2%±2.6 pts | 71.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.4%±2.3 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.0%±1.7 pts | 16.3% | +4.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 35.5 min±1.7 | 25.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Currituck County's census tracts?
Currituck County is divided into 10 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $49,786 (Tract 1104.04) to $121,332 (Tract 1102.01).
| Tract 1101.0137053110101 | 1,199±263 | $120,568 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1101.0237053110102 | 1,601±233 | $85,769 |
| Tract 1102.0137053110201 | 5,924±585 | $121,332 |
| Tract 1102.0237053110202 | 4,953±501 | $119,938 |
| Tract 1103.0137053110301 | 5,281±516 | $110,917 |
| Tract 1103.0237053110302 | 3,547±578 | $69,471 |
| Tract 1104.0137053110401 | 3,694±308 | $71,654 |
| Tract 1104.0337053110403 | 2,239±425 | $87,143 |
| Tract 1104.0437053110404 | 2,163±303 | $49,786 |
| Tract 990137053990100 | 0±14 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Currituck County compare with North Carolina's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 70th of 100 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 5th of 100 |
| Residents per square mile | 53rd of 100 |
| Median household income | 4th of 100 |
| Median home value | 10th of 100 |
| Median gross rent | 22nd of 100 |
| Poverty rate | 97th of 100 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25th of 100 |
| Median age | 60th of 100 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Currituck County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.