Chowan County, North Carolina

Total Population: 13,814

County Seat: Edenton

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Median Home Value

$204,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$56,982

Across all households

Median Age

47.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

24.5%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)60.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)32.9%
Hispanic or Latino3.9%
Two or More Races2.9%
Other Race0.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

19.5%

65 Years and Over

27.3%

Male

49.0%

Female

51.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.7%

No Health Insurance

8.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

24.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$56,982

Mean Household Income

$76,492

Per Capita Income

$33,974

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

78.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

21.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$204,400

Median Rent

$766/mo

Total Housing Units

7,169

Owner-Occupied

69.7%

Renter-Occupied

30.3%

Vacancy Rate

16.5%

Married Couple Households

48.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

29.5%

Average Household Size

2.26

Broadband Internet Access

83.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37041.