Beaufort County
County in North Carolina
Beaufort County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 44,652. Its county seat is Washington. The county was founded in 1705 as Pamptecough Precinct. Wikipedia
Founded: 1712
County seat: Washington
Population: 44,272 (2022)
Tax rate: 6.75%
Congressional district: 3rd
Named for: Henry, Duke of Beaufort