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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ayden

North Carolina · 4,622 residents · 3.814 sq mi
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Ayden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,004. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $73,700. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% 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

4,622
−2%since 1990
from 4,740 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,212 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,243 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.8
+16%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Ayden
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,004
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,485 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,505
+61%since 1990
from $9,021 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.3%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 24.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$73,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$379
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $303 in 1990
US average: $602
56.0%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 59.2% in 1990
44.0% rent
3.1
+17%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic49%(2,324)
Black51%(2,416)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.7%(2,970)
2000
White, non-Hispanic47.4%(2,190)
Black49.3%(2,277)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(102)
Asian0.2%(9)
Diversity Score65.4%(3,023)
65
+4%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.5%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.2%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 63.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
−23%since 1990
from 19.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Ayden, North Carolina?

Ayden, North Carolina has about 4,622 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Ayden, North Carolina earns about $24,004 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ayden, North Carolina expensive?

In Ayden, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $73,700, and the typical rent is about $379 a month.

How educated are people in Ayden, North Carolina?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ayden, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ayden, North Carolina?

About 26.3% of people in Ayden, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ayden, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Ayden, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 118 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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