Cape Carteret, NC is a small town located in the southeastern part of North Carolina. With a population of 2,719 and a population density of 817 people per square mile, Cape Carteret has maintained its small-town atmosphere and charm while still being close to larger cities and major attractions. This makes it an ideal spot for visitors looking for local businesses, outdoor activities, and organizations.
The town offers many businesses such as The Coffee Mill Café which serves fresh coffee and pastries, Coastal Cigar & Tobacco which features an extensive selection of cigars and tobacco products, Captain Robert's Marine Supply which provides supplies for fishing charters and boats, Hannah's Grocery which sells local produce and other grocery items, and Barnacle Bobs Restaurant offering casual seafood cuisine.
Year-round outdoor activities include water sports like fishing, boating, kayaking or paddle boarding on White Oak River or the Bogue Sound; visiting the nearby beaches such as Emerald Isle Beach or Atlantic Beach; biking the trails at Croatan National Forest; birdwatching at Cedar Point Audubon Sanctuary; enjoying picnics at Hammocks beach State Park or fishing off the pier at Fort Macon State Park.
Cape Carteret also has several organizations that make up its community including the Rotary Club of Morehead City/Cape Carteret whose main mission is service above self; Cape Carteret Fire Department providing fire safety services to the public; Cape Carteret Lions Club offering support to local projects to benefit people in need; Kiwanis Club raising funds for community services; MOMS Club helping mothers in their area connect with each other through activities with their children; and Cape Carteret Junior Women’s League dedicated to promoting volunteerism in their home town.
For those who enjoy watching sports there are many options such as soccer games held at White Oak Soccer Complex or softball games at James Martin Park Ball Fields. There are also nearby golf courses like Star Hill Golf Course where you can practice your swing or have a competitive game with friends.
The population in Cape Carteret is 2,719. There are 1,077 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Cape Carteret is 41.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Cape Carteret is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Cape Carteret
- 66.6% are married
- 7.5% are divorced
- 36.5% are married with children
- 8.1% have children, but are single
Race in Cape Carteret
- 92.6% are White
- 0.9% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander