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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Chowan County

North Carolina · 14,526 residents · 172.657 sq mi
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Chowan County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,928. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $76,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,526
+8%since 1990
from 13,506 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
84 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 78 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.8
+9%since 1990
from 36.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,928
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,397 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,027
+42%since 1990
from $10,606 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.6%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 17.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,100
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$429
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $279 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.2%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 70.6% in 1990
27.8% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−20%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(8,337)
Black37.8%(5,108)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(31)
Asian0.2%(24)
Diversity Score59.8%(8,075)
2000
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(8,703)
Black37.3%(5,415)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(219)
Asian0.3%(50)
Diversity Score61.5%(8,936)
Diversity Score
62
+3%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.1%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 63.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
−5%since 1990
from 20.7 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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Compare Chowan County to nearby counties

CHOWAN COUNTY VS
Perquimans County
Income$67,917+120%
Home value$231,700+204%
Population13,490−4%
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CHOWAN COUNTY VS
Washington County
Income$41,813+35%
Home value$125,900+65%
Population10,638−24%
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CHOWAN COUNTY VS
Bertie County
Income$48,750+58%
Home value$98,500+29%
Population17,086+21%
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CHOWAN COUNTY VS
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Income$66,589+115%
Home value$234,600+208%
Population42,201+200%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chowan County, North Carolina?

Chowan County, North Carolina has about 14,526 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chowan County, North Carolina?

The typical household in Chowan County, North Carolina earns about $30,928 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chowan County, North Carolina expensive?

In Chowan County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $76,100, and the typical rent is about $429 a month.

How educated are people in Chowan County, North Carolina?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Chowan County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chowan County, North Carolina?

About 17.6% of people in Chowan County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chowan County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Chowan County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,020 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 9301.01Census Tract 9302.01Census Tract 9301.02Census Tract 9302.02
2 ZIP codes
ZIP 27932ZIP 27980
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