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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Pamlico County

North Carolina · 12,934 residents · 336.515 sq mi
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Pamlico County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,084. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $75,100. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% 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
12,934
+14%since 1990
from 11,372 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 34 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
42.9
+13%since 1990
from 38.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,084
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,060 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,005
+69%since 1990
from $10,665 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.3%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 18.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$466
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $328 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
82.2%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 81.1% in 1990
17.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−14%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(8,365)
Black25.9%(2,946)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(31)
Asian0.3%(31)
Diversity Score49.4%(5,616)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(9,384)
Black24.5%(3,167)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(171)
Asian0.4%(49)
Diversity Score49.8%(6,441)
Diversity Score
50
+1%since 1990
from 49 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.2%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 65.9% 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
20.0 min
−19%since 1990
from 24.8 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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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pamlico County, North Carolina?

Pamlico County, North Carolina has about 12,934 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Pamlico County, North Carolina earns about $34,084 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pamlico County, North Carolina expensive?

In Pamlico County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $75,100, and the typical rent is about $466 a month.

How educated are people in Pamlico County, North Carolina?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Pamlico County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 15.3% of people in Pamlico County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pamlico County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Pamlico County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,562 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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7 census tracts
Census Tract 9501.01Census Tract 9501.03Census Tract 9502.02Census Tract 9502.04Census Tract 9502.03Census Tract 9501.04Census Tract 9901
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 28515ZIP 28571ZIP 28529ZIP 28510ZIP 28556ZIP 28587ZIP 28552ZIP 28509ZIP 28537
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