Currituck County, North Carolina

Currituck County: County in North Carolina, United States

About

Currituck County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 23,547 and a population density of 17 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 29,052 inhabitants. Its county seat is Currituck. The county was created 352 years ago in 1671.

Currituck County locator map
Location of Currituck County on North Carolina map.

Quick Facts about Currituck County

Population : 29,052 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : North Carolina (United States)
Twitter username : currituckgov
Area : 1361 km2
Water as percent of area : 50%
Land as percent of area : 50%
Named for : Algonquin
Capital : Currituck
Establishment : January 01, 1672
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 05:53:22 (26th April 2024)
Density : 21 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 18.95% (2010-2020)
Currituck County Courthouse - Currituck  North Carolina - Stierch image
Currituck County Courthouse - Currituck North Carolina - Stierch
Currituck County Courthouse - Currituck  North Carolina - Stierch image

Geography

Currituck County is located at 36°22'2"N 75°56'13"W (36.3672400, -75.9368300). It has 5 neighbors: Camden County, Dare County, Tyrrell County, Chesapeake and Virginia Beach.

Currituck County map

Currituck County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Currituck County.

City Name Population Title
Moyock 3,759 Township in Currituck County, North Carolina

Currituck County has 5 neighbours.

  • Camden County county in North Carolina, United States
  • Dare County county in North Carolina, United States
  • Tyrrell County county in North Carolina, United States
  • Chesapeake The second most populous city in Virginia. It is located on the Chesapeake Bay in southeastern Virginia. Chesapeake is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and the Great Bridge Battlefield and Waterfowl Museum.
  • Virginia Beach The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business. The city is home to the Atlantic Ocean, the Chesapeake Bay, and the Norfolk Naval Base. Virginia Beach is also home to a number of popular attractions, such as the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, and the Colonial National Historical Park.

  • Currituck

Demographics

The population of Currituck County increased by 18.95% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 23,547 - census
2011 23,906 1.5% estimation process
2012 24,025 0.5% estimation process
2013 24,253 0.94% estimation process
2014 24,820 2.28% estimation process
2015 25,106 1.14% estimation process
2016 25,640 2.08% estimation process
2017 26,290 2.47% estimation process
2018 27,016 2.69% estimation process
2019 27,763 2.69% estimation process
2020 29,052 4.44% estimation process

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People born in Currituck County (1)

American politician (1819-1902) Emerson Etheridge was born in Currituck County

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