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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Elizabeth City

North Carolina · 14,279 residents · 11.706 sq mi
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Elizabeth City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,305. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 2,909 residents. Median home value is $51,200. The poverty rate of 28.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

14,279
−17%vs 2000
vs 17,188 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,220 / sq mi
−17%vs 2000
vs 1,468 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.9
−3%vs 2000
vs 32.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
14K15K17K18K20K1990201020202024Elizabeth City
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,305
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,193 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,854
−34%vs 2000
vs $13,333 in 2000
US average: $14,340
28.2%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$51,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $69,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$346
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $473 in 2000
US average: $450
49.5%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 49.6% in 2000
50.5% rent
3.1
+9%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.6%(6,813)
Black56.4%(9,692)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(258)
Asian0.8%(135)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.5%(10,918)
1990
White, non-Hispanic47.2%(6,739)
Black52.5%(7,500)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(71)
Asian0.1%(15)
Other0.2%(25)
Diversity Score63.3%(9,036)
63
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.9%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.1%
−10.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.0%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
−5%vs 2000
vs 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Elizabeth City, North Carolina?

Elizabeth City, North Carolina has about 14,279 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Elizabeth City, North Carolina?

The typical household in Elizabeth City, North Carolina earns about $16,305 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elizabeth City, North Carolina expensive?

In Elizabeth City, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $51,200, and the typical rent is about $346 a month.

How educated are people in Elizabeth City, North Carolina?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Elizabeth City, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elizabeth City, North Carolina?

About 28.2% of people in Elizabeth City, 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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