Edgecombe County, North Carolina
Total Population: 48,777
County Seat: Tarboro
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
84.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
16.7%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.7%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.