Carteret County is located in the eastern part of North Carolina, on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. It is bordered by Craven County to the north, Onslow County to the west, and Pamlico County to the south. The county seat is Beaufort.

The county is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected by the citizens of the county. The Board of Commissioners is responsible for setting the county's budget, levying taxes, and making policy decisions. The county is also served by a Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement and public safety.

Carteret County is home to several state parks, including Fort Macon State Park, Hammocks Beach State Park, and Cape Lookout National Seashore. The county is also home to several military installations, including Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and Camp Lejeune. The county is served by two public school systems, Carteret County Public Schools and Croatan Public Schools.

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