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Pamlico County

North Carolina · 12,276 residents · 336.515 sq mi
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Pamlico County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,531. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $161,600. With a median age of 54.6, 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 54.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,276
−5%since 2000
from 12,934 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
36 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.6
+27%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K12K13K13K1990201020202024Pamlico County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,531
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,084 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,257
+57%since 2000
from $18,005 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing4.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,600
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$723
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $466 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
19.5% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+51%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(9,384)
Black24.5%(3,167)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(171)
Asian0.4%(49)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.8%(6,441)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(9,104)
Black16.7%(2,055)
Hispanic / Latino4%(496)
Asian0.4%(50)
Other2.5%(307)
Diversity Score49.2%(6,045)
Segregation Score30.9%(3,789)
Diversity Score
49
−1%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+31%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 51.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pamlico County, North Carolina?

Pamlico County, North Carolina has about 12,276 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pamlico County, North Carolina earns about $48,531 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 $161,600, and the typical rent is about $723 a month.

How educated are people in Pamlico County, North Carolina?

About 21.5% 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 15.5% 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 904 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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9 ZIP codes
ZIP 28515ZIP 28571ZIP 28529ZIP 28510ZIP 28556ZIP 28587ZIP 28552ZIP 28509ZIP 28537
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