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Edenton

North Carolina · 5,004 residents · 5.375 sq mi
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Edenton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,701. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $135,200. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 44% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,004
−7%since 2000
from 5,394 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
931 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,004 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.1
+16%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Edenton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,701
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,241 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,444
+39%since 2000
from $13,264 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.505
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,200
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$601
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.6%
−24.7 ptssince 2000
from 53.3% in 2000
51.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+64%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.3%(2,283)
Black54.8%(2,956)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(78)
Asian0.6%(34)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.1%(3,456)
2010
White, non-Hispanic40.2%(2,011)
Black54.7%(2,739)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(171)
Asian0.5%(26)
Other1%(48)
Diversity Score67%(3,352)
Diversity Score
67
+5%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+36%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
28.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.4%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
55.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edenton, North Carolina?

Edenton, North Carolina has about 5,004 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Edenton, North Carolina earns about $25,701 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edenton, North Carolina expensive?

In Edenton, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $135,200, and the typical rent is about $601 a month.

How educated are people in Edenton, North Carolina?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in Edenton, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edenton, North Carolina?

About 20.9% of people in Edenton, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edenton, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Edenton, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 264 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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