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Tyrrell County

North Carolina · 4,149 residents · 390.777 sq mi
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Tyrrell County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,684. 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 $49,700. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
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
4,149
+8%since 1990
from 3,856 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
11 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 10 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.7
+9%since 1990
from 35.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Tyrrell County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,684
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,363 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,326
+69%since 1990
from $7,884 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
23.3%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 25.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$375
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $270 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
74.9%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 76.4% in 1990
25.1% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−13%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic59.1%(2,278)
Black40.1%(1,546)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(17)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score61.8%(2,384)
2000
White, non-Hispanic55.5%(2,303)
Black39.4%(1,633)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(150)
Asian0.7%(31)
Diversity Score66%(2,740)
Diversity Score
66
+7%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.3%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 58.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+8%since 1990
from 26.0 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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Compare Tyrrell County to nearby counties

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Income$41,813+63%
Home value$125,900+153%
Population10,638+201%
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TYRRELL COUNTY VS
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Income$67,917+164%
Home value$231,700+366%
Population13,490+281%
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TYRRELL COUNTY VS
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Income$66,589+159%
Home value$234,600+372%
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Income$88,994+246%
Home value$460,400+826%
Population38,245+981%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tyrrell County, North Carolina?

Tyrrell County, North Carolina has about 4,149 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Tyrrell County, North Carolina earns about $25,684 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tyrrell County, North Carolina expensive?

In Tyrrell County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $49,700, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Tyrrell County, North Carolina?

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

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

About 23.3% of people in Tyrrell County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tyrrell County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Tyrrell County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 293 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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ZIP 27925
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