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Ahoskie

North Carolina · 4,523 residents · 4.401 sq mi
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Ahoskie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,769. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $75,800. The poverty rate of 24.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,523
+3%since 1990
from 4,391 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,028 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 998 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.5
+8%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Ahoskie
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,769
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,396 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,203
+70%since 1990
from $10,129 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
24.8%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 29.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$410
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $306 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
46.2%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 49.7% in 1990
53.8% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+20%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic49.5%(2,173)
Black48.9%(2,146)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score64.5%(2,832)
2000
White, non-Hispanic36.9%(1,671)
Black58.3%(2,636)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(81)
Asian0.6%(28)
Diversity Score62.5%(2,828)
Diversity Score
63
−3%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 16.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.5%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 62.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+27%since 1990
from 13.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ahoskie, North Carolina?

Ahoskie, North Carolina has about 4,523 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Ahoskie, North Carolina earns about $22,769 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 $75,800, and the typical rent is about $410 a month.

How educated are people in Ahoskie, North Carolina?

About 12.0% 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 24.8% 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 132 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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