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Chocowinity

North Carolina · 722 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 $26,996. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $69,300. The poverty rate of 27.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
722
−2%since 2000
from 733 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
724 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 735 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+10%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5737519291K1K1990201020202024Chocowinity
2024903
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,996
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,712 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,460
+57%since 2000
from $11,747 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services12.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Information3.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,300
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$686
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.2%
−21.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
54.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+29%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(421)
Black38.7%(284)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.4%(472)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.7%(359)
Black40.4%(292)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(44)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0.9%(7)
Diversity Score70.7%(511)
Diversity Score
71
+10%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+30%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.4%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
28.2%
+17.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.8%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
62.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−71.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chocowinity, North Carolina?

Chocowinity, North Carolina has about 722 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chocowinity, North Carolina earns about $26,996 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 $69,300, and the typical rent is about $686 a month.

How educated are people in Chocowinity, North Carolina?

About 7.8% 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 27.1% 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 90 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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