Carteret County is lying in the state of North Carolina. With a land mass of 1340 square miles, Carteret County is one of the largest counties in the state, while in population it is near the top with 5,938 residents. Carteret County's population density of suburban makes it one of the most heavily populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Newport, with a population of 18,364.
Carteret County is one of the more affluent regions in the state. The median income for Carteret County residents is $40,853, putting the region in in the top fifth of all counties in North Carolina. Reflecting this, the average house price in Carteret County is $131,564, well above the state average of $104,755.
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