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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Elizabethtown

North Carolina · 3,698 residents · 5.069 sq mi
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Elizabethtown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,944. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $58,900. With a median age of 42.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. The poverty rate of 31.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% 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

3,698
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3,704 in 1990
1990 – 2025
730 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 731 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.1
+17%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Elizabethtown
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,944
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,357 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,303
+18%since 1990
from $12,916 in 1990
US average: $21,522
31.1%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 26.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$271
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $255 in 1990
US average: $602
58.3%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 58.0% in 1990
41.7% rent
2.7
−10%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic51.5%(1,907)
Black48.3%(1,790)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.7%(2,321)
2000
White, non-Hispanic47.2%(1,744)
Black48.9%(1,807)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(94)
Asian0.3%(11)
Diversity Score65.9%(2,438)
66
+5%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.1%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.5%
+11.8 ptssince 1990
from 60.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.9 min
+23%since 1990
from 14.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elizabethtown, North Carolina?

Elizabethtown, North Carolina has about 3,698 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Elizabethtown, North Carolina earns about $21,944 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elizabethtown, North Carolina expensive?

In Elizabethtown, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $58,900, and the typical rent is about $271 a month.

How educated are people in Elizabethtown, North Carolina?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Elizabethtown, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elizabethtown, North Carolina?

About 31.1% of people in Elizabethtown, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elizabethtown, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Elizabethtown, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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