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Chocowinity

North Carolina · 733 residents · 0.997 sq mi
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Chocowinity has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,712. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $59,100. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% 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
733
+16%since 1990
from 632 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
735 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 634 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.7
−2%since 1990
from 39.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5737519291K1K1990201020202024Chocowinity
2024903
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,712
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,909 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,747
+21%since 1990
from $9,727 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
21.3%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 20.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,100
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$445
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $265 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
66.2%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 65.5% in 1990
33.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+5%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(511)
Black19.1%(121)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score39.2%(248)
2000
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(421)
Black38.7%(284)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score64.4%(472)
Diversity Score
64
+64%since 1990
from 39 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.8%
+15.5 ptssince 1990
from 57.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
−17%since 1990
from 22.5 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 Chocowinity, North Carolina?

Chocowinity, North Carolina has about 733 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Chocowinity, North Carolina earns about $29,712 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 $59,100, and the typical rent is about $445 a month.

How educated are people in Chocowinity, North Carolina?

About 6.0% 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 21.3% 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 101 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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