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Hyde County

North Carolina · 5,810 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 $38,265. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $95,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,810
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5,826 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+4%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Hyde County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,265
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,444 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,992
+14%since 2000
from $13,164 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction16.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,600
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$602
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.5%
−44.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
40.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+18%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(3,590)
Black35%(2,038)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(131)
Asian0.3%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.1%(3,557)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.1%(3,436)
Black31.5%(1,833)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(411)
Asian0.3%(16)
Other0.3%(16)
Diversity Score66.3%(3,849)
Diversity Score
66
+8%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+57%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.6%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
Female
41.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−52.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hyde County, North Carolina?

Hyde County, North Carolina has about 5,810 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hyde County, North Carolina earns about $38,265 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 $95,600, and the typical rent is about $602 a month.

How educated are people in Hyde County, North Carolina?

About 11.7% 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 20.4% 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 399 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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