2025 Compare Cities People:
Cary, NC vs Beaufort, NC

Change Cities
Highlights
- Beaufort is 0% more densely populated than Cary.
- People are 23.0% less likely to be married in Beaufort.
- The Median Age is 12.0 years older in Beaufort.
 Cary, NCBeaufort, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock4,464329,725,481
 Female Population50.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock51.138.4
 space3
 Population - 2010137,116  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock3,771285,036,114
 Population - 199043,858  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock19.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now295.8%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock920.893.4
 Land Area57.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock2.0264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Cary, NCBeaufort, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock3.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5415.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock20.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.6%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Cary, NCBeaufort, NCUnited States
 White59.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock12.7%12.2%
 Asian20.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock1.3%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Cary, NCBeaufort, NCUnited States
 Married Population62.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock51.9%50.2%
 Never Married25.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock16.1%10.8%
 Widowed3.8%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock1.852.60
 Households64,512  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,14680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children42.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock60.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households18,001  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children5.3%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Cary    63 Reviews

Cary is up-and-coming “cool.” The downtown is revitalized and growing. The town takes urban planning very seriously. The home prices have definitely spiked in the last  More

   |    Reply

Over 8 years ago

I've lived in NY, CT, MA, and in Miami FL. Now here in Cary NC for the past 10 years. For what I want and need at this phase of my life, I really like it here! All the  More

   |    Reply

Over 8 years ago

As a Real Estate Agent, I consider Cary the most central location in the Triangle, it basically takes you twenty minutes to get to Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough,   More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Cary

Reviews for Beaufort    5 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Background: I'm a medical professional considering moving to NC. Was in the Albermarle Sound area last week and on walking down a dock, noticed large swarms of tiny  More

   |    Reply

Over 16 years ago

The other poster is correct, outdoor activities slow down in the winter, but the social scene stays warm with house parties, pot lucks, concerts, bridge and Scrabble,  More

   |    Reply

Over 16 years ago

The other poster is correct, outdoor activities do slow down in the coastal winters, but the social scene stays warm with house parties, bridge, Scrabble, pot lucks,  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Beaufort


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.