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Chowan Beach

North Carolina · 325 residents · 0.158 sq mi
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Chowan Beach has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,095. Population has fallen 20% since 2023, a loss of 82 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 67.7% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 68% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
63% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
325
−20%since 2023
from 407 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,057 / sq mi
−20%since 2023
from 2,576 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
−1%since 2023
from 41.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
31734136639141520202024Chowan Beach
2024325
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,095
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $22,583 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,018
−34%since 2023
from $15,186 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
67.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2023
from 55.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.206
−46%since 2023
from 0.378 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information91.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,800
US average: $376,019
2021 – 2024
Owner-occupied
62.5%
+20.9 ptssince 2023
from 41.6% in 2023
37.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
65.7%
−13.5 ptssince 2023
from 79.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−28.9 ptssince 2023
from 28.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
2021 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(332)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(75)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score37.6%(153)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(262)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(63)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39.1%(127)
Diversity Score
39
+4%since 2023
from 38 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
45.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 46.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−32.5 ptssince 2023
from 32.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
22.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 30.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 45.5% in 2023
Female
53.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 54.5% in 2023
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 26.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
25.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 80.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chowan Beach, North Carolina?

Chowan Beach, North Carolina has about 325 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chowan Beach, North Carolina?

The typical household in Chowan Beach, North Carolina earns about $23,095 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chowan Beach, North Carolina expensive?

In Chowan Beach, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $92,800.

How educated are people in Chowan Beach, North Carolina?

About 2.6% of adults age 25 and over in Chowan Beach, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chowan Beach, North Carolina?

About 67.7% of people in Chowan Beach, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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