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Edgecombe County

North Carolina · 56,552 residents · 505.436 sq mi
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Edgecombe County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,665. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,600. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
56,552
+2%since 2000
from 55,606 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
112 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+9%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
48K50K53K55K57K1990201020202024Edgecombe County
202449K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,665
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,983 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,747
+16%since 2000
from $14,435 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$607
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
37.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+24%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.3%(21,838)
Black57.2%(31,790)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(1,554)
Asian0.1%(62)
Other0%
Diversity Score64%(35,574)
2010
White, non-Hispanic37.8%(21,360)
Black57.1%(32,318)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(2,104)
Asian0.2%(113)
Other1.1%(606)
Diversity Score66.1%(37,353)
Diversity Score
66
+3%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+48%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.5%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edgecombe County, North Carolina?

Edgecombe County, North Carolina has about 56,552 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Edgecombe County, North Carolina earns about $32,665 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edgecombe County, North Carolina expensive?

In Edgecombe County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $82,600, and the typical rent is about $607 a month.

How educated are people in Edgecombe County, North Carolina?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Edgecombe County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 22.3% of people in Edgecombe County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edgecombe County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Edgecombe County, 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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