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Hyde County

North Carolina · 5,826 residents · 612.342 sq mi
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Hyde County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,444. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $60,100. Households here earn about 27% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% 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
5,826
+8%since 1990
from 5,411 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
10 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 9 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.7
+11%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Hyde County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,444
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,665 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,164
+40%since 1990
from $9,434 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.4%
−8.6 ptssince 1990
from 24.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$383
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.4%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 77.0% in 1990
21.6% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−14%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(3,607)
Black33.2%(1,795)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(27)
Asian0.2%(9)
Diversity Score56.4%(3,051)
2000
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(3,590)
Black35%(2,038)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(131)
Asian0.3%(16)
Diversity Score61.1%(3,557)
Diversity Score
61
+8%since 1990
from 56 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.4%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 60.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
−23%since 1990
from 21.2 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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Home value$164,500+174%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hyde County, North Carolina?

Hyde County, North Carolina has about 5,826 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hyde County, North Carolina earns about $28,444 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hyde County, North Carolina expensive?

In Hyde County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $60,100, and the typical rent is about $383 a month.

How educated are people in Hyde County, North Carolina?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hyde County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 15.4% of people in Hyde County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hyde County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Hyde County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 415 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 9201.02Census Tract 9201.01Census Tract 9901Census Tract 9902
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 27810ZIP 27824ZIP 27885ZIP 27826ZIP 27960ZIP 27875
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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