Edgecombe County, North Carolina

Total Population: 48,777

County Seat: Tarboro

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Median Home Value

$116,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$48,480

Across all households

Median Age

41.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

16.7%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)55.8%
White (Non-Hispanic)35.2%
Hispanic or Latino5.8%
Two or More Races2.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%

Under 18 Years

22.9%

65 Years and Over

20.5%

Male

46.9%

Female

53.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.4%

No Health Insurance

10.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

84.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$48,480

Mean Household Income

$66,592

Per Capita Income

$27,235

Unemployment Rate (16+)

7.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

75.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

24.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$116,800

Median Rent

$818/mo

Total Housing Units

23,258

Owner-Occupied

59.4%

Renter-Occupied

40.6%

Vacancy Rate

16.0%

Married Couple Households

37.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

37.1%

Average Household Size

2.46

Broadband Internet Access

77.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37065.