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Chocowinity

North Carolina · 751 residents (2025 est.) · 1.00 sq mi
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Chocowinity is a city of 903 people in North Carolina. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Owners hold 46% of the housing stock. The poverty rate is 26.9%, above the 12.5% national rate. Households here earn about 43% less than in North Carolina as a whole. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $114,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% 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

903
+23%since 2000
from 733 in 2000
751 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
906 / sq mi
+39%since 2009
from 650 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
36.1
−7%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.00 sq mi
Population, 19902024
5737519291K1K19902000201020202024Chocowinity
2024903
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 59.7%(88)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.8%(34)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.4%(67)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1910.3%(93)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.6%(51)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413%(117)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.4%(103)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.2%(92)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.7%(88)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.3%(66)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.9%(71)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.7%(33)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$41,382
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,712 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$21,787
+85%since 2000
from $11,747 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
26.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.426
+34%since 2010
from 0.319 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$114,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$794
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $1,442
46.5%
−19.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
53.5% rent
8.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.18 people
−4%since 2009
from 2.27 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
37.9%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
34.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.8
+11%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
20
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(421)
Black38.7%(284)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic46%(415)
Black37.2%(336)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(109)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(43)
79
+37%since 2009
from 58 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Salvadoran7.9%(71)
Mexican2.5%(23)
Puerto Rican1.7%(15)
Ancestry
English10.1%(91)
Irish5%(45)
American4.5%(41)
German2.1%(19)
Scottish1.9%(17)
Dutch1.3%(12)
Haitian0.9%(8)
Jamaican0.9%(8)
Italian0.6%(5)
Polish0.6%(5)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
French0.4%(4)
Section 05

Education

10.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
5.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.4 min
+20%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
85.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
4.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
8.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
13.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
55.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
68.4%
−11.4 ptssince 2020
from 79.8% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
8.2%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
28.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

36.9%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
63.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
7.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
21.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2012
from 12.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
8.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2013
from 18.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
83.1%
+29.0 ptssince 2017
from 54.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
88.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 87.8% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
93.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 90.2% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
87.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
11.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married45.7%(123)
Married46.8%(126)
Widowed1.9%(5)
Divorced5.6%(15)
Women 15+
Never married41.3%(184)
Married25.4%(113)
Widowed14.8%(66)
Divorced18.4%(82)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

8.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2013
from 18.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
30.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 33.5% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
21.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
20.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
38.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 38.5% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
51.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
54.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)14%(7)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)22%(11)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era22%(11)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War8%(4)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 50 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chocowinity, North Carolina?

Chocowinity, North Carolina has about 903 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chocowinity, North Carolina earns about $41,382 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chocowinity, North Carolina expensive?

In Chocowinity, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $114,300, and the typical rent is about $794 a month.

How educated are people in Chocowinity, North Carolina?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Chocowinity, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chocowinity, North Carolina?

About 26.9% of people in Chocowinity, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chocowinity, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Chocowinity, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 271 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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

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