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Chowan Beach

North Carolina · 385 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 $16,232. Population has declined 4% since 2021. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 45.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 71% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
63% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

385
−4%vs 2021
vs 403 in 2021
2020 – 2024
2,437 / sq mi
−4%vs 2021
vs 2,551 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
39.5
−27%vs 2021
vs 53.9 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
31734136639141520202024Chowan Beach
2024325
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,232
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $16,003 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$16,281
−15%vs 2021
vs $19,242 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
−5.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 22.1% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
45.0%
−4.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.1% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

63.1%
+11.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.6% in 2021
36.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(403)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(282)
Black10.4%(40)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score42.3%(163)
42
vs 0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.4%
−8.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 21.3% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.3%
+7.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 63.3% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
4.6%
−3.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

64.9%
+9.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 55.9% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
42.9%
+5.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 37.6% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

36.9%
+2.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 34.2% in 2021
63.1%
−2.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 65.8% in 2021
1.7%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.7% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chowan Beach, North Carolina?

Chowan Beach, North Carolina has about 385 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chowan Beach, North Carolina earns about $16,232 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Chowan Beach, North Carolina?

About 12.4% 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 45.0% 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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