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Hyde County

North Carolina · 4,589 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 $46,667. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 1,237 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $122,300. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,589
−21%since 2000
from 5,826 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.7
+23%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Hyde County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,667
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,444 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,942
+36%since 2000
from $13,164 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction19.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,300
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$784
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+24%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(2,928)
Black25.1%(1,152)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(347)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other2.5%(113)
Diversity Score64.3%(2,952)
Segregation Score1.5%(68)
Diversity Score
64
+5%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
1
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+20%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.5%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
Female
46.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.5%
−58.0 ptssince 2013
from 77.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hyde County, North Carolina?

Hyde County, North Carolina has about 4,589 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hyde County, North Carolina earns about $46,667 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 $122,300, and the typical rent is about $784 a month.

How educated are people in Hyde County, North Carolina?

About 10.5% 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 21.6% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 822 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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