Population 30,601 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Currituck County
Household size in Currituck County
| Period | Currituck County | Virginia Beach area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.64 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.61 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.54 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Currituck County average 2.63 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Virginia Beach area as a whole, where it has 2.54 people. Household size has climbed from 2.49 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Currituck County
| Period | Currituck County | Virginia Beach area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.6 | 37.0 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.1 | 37.6 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.5 | 38.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.9 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +2.2 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Currituck County skews older than the country: its median age is 42.9, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 41.6 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Currituck County
| Period | Currituck County | Virginia Beach area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 13.7% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 13.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 12.9% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 12.9% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Currituck County: 8.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Currituck County has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of North Carolina counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Currituck County
Renters in Currituck County
| Period | Currituck County | Virginia Beach area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 35.1% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 37.6% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 38.4% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 36.6% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 12.7% of households in Currituck County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 26.0% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 5.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. No other North Carolina county has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Currituck County
| Period | Currituck County | Virginia Beach area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 9.1% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 9.7% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 9.5% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 7.6% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Currituck County: 12.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 5.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Currituck County
| Period | Currituck County | Virginia Beach area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1977 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1979 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1980 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1982 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +5 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Currituck County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1999, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the south has the oldest housing. Of North Carolina's 100 counties, only two have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Currituck County
| Period | Currituck County | Virginia Beach area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $977 | $1,107 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,085 | $1,232 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,286 | $1,358 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,413 | $1,647 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$436 | +$540 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Currituck County costs $1,413 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $436 a month from 2006–10, a 45% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Currituck County
Bachelor's degrees in Currituck County
| Period | Currituck County | Virginia Beach area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 27.5% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.8% | 28.9% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.0% | 32.0% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.7% | 35.4% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.8 pts | +7.9 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Currituck County than nationally: 30.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 12.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Compared with other North Carolina counties, though, Currituck County has a higher share of college graduates than most.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Currituck County
| Period | Currituck County | Virginia Beach area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.2% | 88.9% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.1% | 90.0% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.7% | 91.5% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.4% | 92.8% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Currituck County is above the national rate: 93.4% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.1 points, as it has nationally. Few North Carolina counties have a higher share of high school graduates: only eight of 100.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Currituck County
| Period | Currituck County | Virginia Beach area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 6.5% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 8.2% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 5.6% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 4.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Currituck County has been low: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other North Carolina county has lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 5.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Currituck County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Currituck County | 2.63 | 42.9 | 8.3% | 12.7% | 12.3% | 1999 | $1,413 | 30.7% | 93.4% | 2.8% |
| Camden County | 2.72 | 40.4 | 9.9% | 17.9% | 6.6% | 1999 | $1,344 | 28.8% | 93.1% | 5.4% |
| Gates County | 2.53 | 46.9 | 7.1% | 19.1% | 13.0% | 1989 | $1,195 | 10.7% | 90.1% | 5.1% |
| Hertford County | 2.23 | 42.4 | 12.8% | 32.6% | 14.6% | 1977 | $873 | 18.1% | 84.7% | 6.4% |
| Northampton County | 2.11 | 50.3 | 13.8% | 25.4% | 21.1% | 1979 | $731 | 18.3% | 85.1% | 8.2% |
| Halifax County | 2.32 | 43.7 | 16.0% | 37.1% | 16.8% | 1977 | $829 | 17.6% | 82.9% | 8.9% |
| Warren County | 2.27 | 48.6 | 12.5% | 30.6% | 27.2% | 1987 | $888 | 18.2% | 83.5% | 6.7% |
| Vance County | 2.66 | 39.3 | 19.2% | 39.9% | 15.9% | 1982 | $923 | 17.0% | 86.0% | 8.6% |
| Person County | 2.49 | 43.3 | 12.5% | 22.7% | 12.4% | 1983 | $982 | 19.0% | 88.8% | 5.6% |
| Caswell County | 2.42 | 45.9 | 12.2% | 24.8% | 15.2% | 1982 | $719 | 18.3% | 84.6% | 5.1% |
| Danville City | 2.18 | 40.8 | 16.1% | 52.2% | 14.2% | 1962 | $861 | 19.3% | 86.8% | 5.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Currituck County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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