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Ahoskie

North Carolina · 4,608 residents (2025 est.) · 4.401 sq mi
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Ahoskie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,987. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $143,200. The poverty rate of 27.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,764
+5%since 2000
from 4,523 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,082 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,028 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.2
−3%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,608 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Ahoskie
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,987
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,769 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,647
+49%since 2000
from $17,203 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.509
+1%since 2010
from 0.504 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$809
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 46.2% in 2000
52.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+5%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.9%(1,671)
Black58.3%(2,636)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(81)
Asian0.6%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.5%(2,828)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.5%(1,022)
Black65.6%(3,125)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(212)
Asian2%(97)
Other6.5%(308)
Diversity Score64.6%(3,079)
Diversity Score
65
+3%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.1%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+43%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.6%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Female
59.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2012
from 21.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−77.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.3%
+29.1 ptssince 2017
from 57.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 95.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ahoskie, North Carolina?

Ahoskie, North Carolina has about 4,764 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ahoskie, North Carolina?

The typical household in Ahoskie, North Carolina earns about $40,987 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ahoskie, North Carolina expensive?

In Ahoskie, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $143,200, and the typical rent is about $809 a month.

How educated are people in Ahoskie, North Carolina?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ahoskie, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ahoskie, North Carolina?

About 27.7% of people in Ahoskie, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ahoskie, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Ahoskie, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 373 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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