Beaufort County, North Carolina
county in North Carolina, United States of America
Beaufort County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2020, 44,652 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Washington.
Beaufort County | |
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Beaufort County Courthouse | |
![]() Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina | |
![]() North Carolina's location within the U.S. | |
Coordinates: 35°28′56″N 76°50′31″W / 35.482313°N 76.842014°W | |
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State | ![]() |
Founded | 1712 |
Named for | Henry, Duke of Beaufort |
Seat | Washington |
Largest community | Washington |
Area | |
• Total | 962.85 sq mi (2,493.8 km2) |
• Land | 832.74 sq mi (2,156.8 km2) |
• Water | 130.11 sq mi (337.0 km2) 13.51% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 44,652 |
• Density | 53.62/sq mi (20.70/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Congressional district | 3rd |
Website | www |
Government
changeBeaufort County is part of the Mid-East Commission.
Connected counties
changeThese counties are connected to Beaufort County:
- Washington County (northeast)
- Hyde County (east)
- Pamlico County (southeast)
- Craven County (southwest)
- Pitt County (west)
- Martin County (northwest)
Cities and towns
changeThese cities and towns are in Beaufort County:
References
change- ↑ "QuickFacts: Beaufort County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2024.