Cape Carteret, North Carolina
Cape Carteret: town in North Carolina, United States
About
Cape Carteret is a town located in the county of Carteret in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,917 and a population density of 274 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,061 inhabitants.
The town was created 67 years ago in 1958.
Quick Facts about Cape Carteret
| Population | 2,061 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Carteret County |
| Area | 7 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.6916,-77.0630 |
| Altitude | 26 feet / 8 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1959 (67 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 02:52:26 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 294 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 6.99% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Cape Carteret is located at 34°41'30"N 77°3'47"W (34.6915500, -77.0630000).
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Official website of Cape Carteret
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Cape Carteret increased by 6.99% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,917 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,016 | 4.91% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,998 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,031 | 1.62% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,044 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,048 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,056 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,057 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,063 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,061 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,061 | 0% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Cape Carteret
1Mac Daddy's
130 Golfin Dolphin Dr, Cape Carteret, NC 28584, United States View details
Phone: +12523936565 | Website available
2Golfin' Dolphin
134 Golfin Dolphin Dr, Cape Carteret, NC 28584, United States View details
Phone: +12523938131 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Cape Carteret
1Cape Carteret Town Hall
102 Dolphin St, Cape Carteret, NC 28584 View details
Phone: +12523938483 | Website available
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Cape Carteret, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198206 | Carteret Community College | Morehead City (NC) | 28557-2989 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Cape Carteret, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVL | Havelock, NC | 201 Tourist Center Drive | BUS |
| MHD | Morehead City, NC | 1001 Arendell Street | BUS |
| JNC | Jacksonville, NC | 850 New Bridge Street | BUS |
| NBR | New Bern, NC | 203 South Front Street | BUS |
| KNC | Kinston, NC | 101 East New Bern Road | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Cape Carteret.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Emerald Isl Post Office | Emerald Isle (NC) | 28594 |
Other cities in Carteret County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Carteret County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Holly Springs | 39,882 | A town in Wake County, North Carolina. |
| Morehead City | 9,669 | City in North Carolina, United States |
| Newport | 4,636 | City in North Carolina, USA |
| Beaufort | 4,491 | Town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Emerald Isle | 3,676 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Atlantic Beach | 1,515 | Town of the United States |
| Pine Knoll Shores | 1,315 | City in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Cedar Point | 1,296 | Town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States |
| Harkers Island | 1,207 | Township in Carteret County, North Carolina |
| Peletier | 721 | Human settlement in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Bogue | 706 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Indian Beach | 119 | Human settlement in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Cape Carteret distances to largest North Carolina cities