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Ahoskie

North Carolina · 5,039 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 $28,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $94,500. The poverty rate of 26.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,039
+11%since 2000
from 4,523 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,145 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,028 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+3%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Ahoskie
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,438
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,769 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,648
+3%since 2000
from $17,203 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.504
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$586
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.0%
−19.3 ptssince 2000
from 46.2% in 2000
56.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic28.1%(1,414)
Black66.4%(3,347)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(83)
Asian1.3%(63)
Other4.4%(221)
Diversity Score62%(3,122)
Diversity Score
62
−1%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+1%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.3%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Female
58.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ahoskie, North Carolina?

Ahoskie, North Carolina has about 5,039 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ahoskie, North Carolina earns about $28,438 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 $94,500, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Ahoskie, North Carolina?

About 16.9% 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 26.4% 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 648 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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