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Elizabeth City

North Carolina · 18,631 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 $43,024. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $149,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,631
+8%since 2000
from 17,188 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.1
+10%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K17K18K20K1990201020202024Elizabeth City
202419K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.5%(1,211)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.9%(1,100)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.5%(1,218)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198%(1,484)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.1%(1,517)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.6%(2,528)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.8%(2,191)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 549.5%(1,761)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.7%(2,361)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.8%(1,823)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.4%(1,006)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.3%(431)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,024
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,193 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,167
+74%since 2000
from $13,333 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,400
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$938
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
42.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 49.6% in 2000
57.5% rent
Afford Score
3.5
−15%since 2009
from 4.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.8%(6,852)
Black50.1%(9,332)
Hispanic / Latino7%(1,300)
Asian1.2%(220)
Other3%(558)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.8%(668)
Puerto Rican2.9%(506)
Venezuelan0.5%(95)
Peruvian0.2%(35)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.8%(145)
Chinese0.2%(42)
Filipino0.2%(40)
Ancestry
Irish6.1%(1,077)
American5.9%(1,044)
German5.2%(918)
English3.9%(697)
Italian1.9%(341)
Scotch-Irish1.7%(295)
Polish1.6%(287)
Scottish1.5%(262)
Hungarian1%(184)
French0.7%(122)
Swedish0.6%(115)
Welsh0.5%(87)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.3%(61)
British0.3%(53)
Danish0.3%(48)
Portuguese0.2%(43)
Ghanaian0.2%(37)
Lithuanian0.1%(21)
Czech0.1%(20)
West Indian0.1%(12)
Israeli0%(6)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+38%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 18.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.0%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.1%
−59.9 ptssince 2013
from 76.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married41%(2,639)
Married43.3%(2,791)
Widowed3.7%(240)
Divorced12%(774)
Women 15+
Never married37%(3,328)
Married39.1%(3,522)
Widowed11.1%(999)
Divorced12.8%(1,149)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elizabeth City, North Carolina?

Elizabeth City, North Carolina has about 18,631 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elizabeth City, North Carolina earns about $43,024 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 $149,400, and the typical rent is about $938 a month.

How educated are people in Elizabeth City, North Carolina?

About 26.8% 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 18.1% 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 4,352 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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