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Population of Morehead City, North Carolina

StateNorth Carolina
Land Area (mi²)7.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,323.8/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.93% (90)
Growth Since 20202.54% (241)
Rank in State96th
Rank in Country4197th

The population of Morehead City, NC in 2022 is estimated to be 9,736. This is an increase of 0.93% (90 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population in Metro Area of Morehead City by Year

2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.

YearPopulationGrowthGrowth Rate

Population of Morehead City by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Morehead City by Age

Morehead City Population Pyramid 2022
Morehead City Median Age
45.3
Total
42.4
Male
46.7
Female
Morehead City Sex Ratio
49.86%
4,734
Male
50.14%
4,761
Female
Morehead City Age Dependency Ratio
35.6
Old Age Dependency Ratio
30.2
Child Dependency Ratio
Morehead City Adults
7,765
Adults
(2,038 of whom are seniors) in Morehead City.

Population of Morehead City by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate