The mainland of Currituck County connects the coastline of northeastern North Carolina with a peninsula that is bounded on the west by the North River, on the south by the Albemarle Sound, and on the east by the Currituck Sound. The wide, clean beaches of the Currituck Outer Banks attract millions of vacationers each year.

The agricultural community has, and continues to be, an important component to the heritage and economy of Currituck County. Hundreds of acres are cultivated in Currituck County each year, yielding millions of dollars in revenues. Major crops are corn, soybeans, wheat, and cotton. Numerous roadside stands offer a variety of fresh local produce.

Currituck County's industrial parks are available for new and/or expanding businesses. These parks offer land zoned for Light Manufacturing to Heavy Manufacturing.

The Currituck County Airport is a publicly-owned, public use general aviation airport that is located on the north side of U.S. Highway 158. The newly constructed terminal building and expanded runway are bringing increased commercial and private use air service to the County.

The Department of Commerce includes Currituck County in the Hampton Roads, Virginia Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). Currituck is conveniently located 50 miles from the International Port of Virginia and Norfolk International Airport. The Hampton Roads MSA is the 27th largest market in the United States. There are 1.6 million people living in the Hampton Roads area.

Currituck County is a popular location for vacation travelers. The County offers seven 18 hole golf courses, campgrounds, parks, lodges, motels, vacation home rentals, marinas, shopping, and restaurants.