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Tyrrell County

North Carolina · 3,245 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 $38,250. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 904 residents. 11% 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 $110,900. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,245
−22%since 2000
from 4,149 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.2
+22%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Tyrrell County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,250
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,684 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,129
+59%since 2000
from $13,326 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,900
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$668
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
28.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+50%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.5%(2,303)
Black39.4%(1,633)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(150)
Asian0.7%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score66%(2,740)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(1,879)
Black28.8%(934)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(272)
Asian1.3%(43)
Other2.5%(82)
Diversity Score70.6%(2,291)
Diversity Score
71
+7%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+2%since 2000
from 28.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−17.2 ptssince 2011
from 21.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Female
42.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−64.1 ptssince 2013
from 76.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tyrrell County, North Carolina?

Tyrrell County, North Carolina has about 3,245 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tyrrell County, North Carolina earns about $38,250 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 $110,900, and the typical rent is about $668 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 18.9% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 611 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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