Outer Banks Times

Of the 67,944 citizens living in Carteret County in 2021, 95.7% said they were only one race, while 4.3% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Carteret County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 88.5% or 60,129 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 4.4% and totaled 3,021 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Carteret County is 0.5% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.8%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Carteret County.

	Estimated Total
White	60,129
African American	3,021
Multiracial	2,901
Asian	878
Some Other Race	755
American Indian or Alaska Native	229
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	31

Source: US Census Bureau