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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Elizabeth City

North Carolina · 17,188 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 $24,193. Population has grown 20% since 1990. Median home value is $69,900. The poverty rate of 27.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,188
+20%since 1990
from 14,279 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,468 / sq mi
+20%since 1990
from 1,220 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
32.9
+3%since 1990
from 31.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,193
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,305 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,333
+51%since 1990
from $8,854 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
27.2%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 28.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$473
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $346 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
49.6%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 49.5% in 1990
50.4% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−8%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.1%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 64.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+5%since 1990
from 16.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elizabeth City, North Carolina?

Elizabeth City, North Carolina has about 17,188 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Elizabeth City, North Carolina earns about $24,193 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 $69,900, and the typical rent is about $473 a month.

How educated are people in Elizabeth City, North Carolina?

About 17.4% 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 27.2% of people in Elizabeth City, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elizabeth City, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Elizabeth City, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,909 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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