Carteret County
County in North Carolina
Carteret County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 67,686. Its county seat is Beaufort. The county was created in 1722 as Carteret Precinct and gained county status in 1739. Wikipedia
Cities: Morehead City, Beaufort, Newport, and more
Population: 69,380 (2022)
Congressional district: 3rd
Founded: 1722
Largest community: Morehead City
Named for: Sir George Carteret
Seat: Beaufort