Pasquotank County, NC

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2021 Population
40,240
1.17% 1-year growth
US Senator
Thom Tillis
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Budd
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
38.9
1.77% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
13.1%
6.19% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$56,510
3.8% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$179,500
7.74% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
17,682
4.14% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Pasquotank County, NC had a population of 40.2k people with a median age of 38.9 and a median household income of $56,510. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Pasquotank County, NC grew from 39,775 to 40,240, a 1.17% increase and its median household income grew from $54,439 to $56,510, a 3.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pasquotank County, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (54%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (35.9%), White (Hispanic) (3.14%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.63%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.77%).

None of the households in Pasquotank County, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.9% of the residents in Pasquotank County, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pasquotank County, NC are College of the Albemarle (612 degrees awarded in 2021), Elizabeth City State University (321 degrees), and Mid-Atlantic Christian University (64 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Pasquotank County, NC was $179,500, and the homeownership rate was 63.1%.

Most people in Pasquotank County, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29 minutes. The average car ownership in Pasquotank County, NC was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Pasquotank County, NC is home to a population of 40.2k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.77% of Pasquotank County, NC residents were born outside of the country (1.12k people).

In 2021, there were 1.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21.7k people) in Pasquotank County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.26k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.9%
2021 Citizenship
98.8%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.9% of Pasquotank County, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Pasquotank County, NC was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pasquotank County, NC
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    21.7k ± 112
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    14.4k ± 232
  3. White (Hispanic)
    1.26k ± 376
6.02%
Hispanic Population
2.42k people

In 2021, there were 1.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21.7k people) in Pasquotank County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.26k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.02% of the people in Pasquotank County, NC are hispanic (2.42k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Pasquotank County, NC as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    219,250 ± 11,374 people
  2. India
    77,157 ± 6,794 people
  3. Honduras
    37,868 ± 4,769 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 219,250 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 77,157 and Honduras with 37,868.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.77%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
1.12k people
2.96%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
1.18k people

As of 2021, 2.77% of Pasquotank County, NC residents (1.12k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pasquotank County, NC was 2.96%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,296 ± 333
  2. Vietnam
    761 ± 148
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    592 ± 200

Pasquotank County, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.7 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Pasquotank County, NC employs 17.7k people. The largest industries in Pasquotank County, NC are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,733 people), Retail Trade (2,310 people), and Educational Services (1,925 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($64,712), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($61,250), and Finance & Insurance ($51,814).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,490. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

17.7k
2021 Value
± 1,131
4.14%
1 Year growth
± 8.72%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Pasquotank County, NC grew at a rate of 4.14%, from 17k employees to 17.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pasquotank County, NC, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,031 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,877 people), and Management Occupations (1,384 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pasquotank County, NC.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

17.7k
2021 Value
± 1,131
4.14%
1 Year growth
± 8.72%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Pasquotank County, NC grew at a rate of 4.14%, from 17k employees to 17.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pasquotank County, NC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,733 people), Retail Trade (2,310 people), and Educational Services (1,925 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pasquotank County, NC, though some of these residents may live in Pasquotank County, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$42,378
Median earning men ± $3,370
$30,964
Median earning women ± $2,184

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($65,402), Manufacturing ($59,243), and Public Administration ($58,194).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,147), Wholesale Trade ($43,800), and Public Administration ($39,301).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 430
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 239
    Retail Trade
  3. 229
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $235k
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. $140k
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. $81.7k
    Manufacturing

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $53.7B
  2. $49.7B
  3. $44.5B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$462B
2020 Value in North Carolina
$926B
Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina
100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $32.8B
  2. $26.1B
  3. $18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pasquotank County, NC went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.809%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis
Senator from North Carolina2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Ted Budd
Senator from North Carolina3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Pasquotank County, NC awarded 997 degrees. The student population of Pasquotank County, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,692 male students and 2,862 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pasquotank County, NC are White (542 and 56.5%), followed by Black or African American (261 and 27.2%), Unknown (69 and 7.19%), and Hispanic or Latino (42 and 4.38%).

The largest universities in Pasquotank County, NC by number of degrees awarded are College of the Albemarle (612 and 61.4%), Elizabeth City State University (321 and 32.2%), and Mid-Atlantic Christian University (64 and 6.42%).

The most popular majors in Pasquotank County, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (229 and 23%), General Business Administration & Management (88 and 8.83%), and Welding Technology (68 and 6.82%).

The median tuition costs in Pasquotank County, NC are $15,520 for private four year colleges, and $1,000 and $5,000 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in Pasquotank County, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 4,554 (37.2% men and 62.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 4,554 students enrolled in Pasquotank County, NC, 37.2% men and 62.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,977 records, of which 63.5% were women and 36.5% men.

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Concentrations

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Pasquotank County, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 229 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Pasquotank County, NC according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 612 degrees awarded
  2. 321 degrees awarded
  3. 64 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was College of the Albemarle with 612 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 409 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pasquotank County, NC, which is 0.696 times less than the 588 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 542 degrees mean that there were 2.08 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 261 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($15,520) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,326) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,240) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.886% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.756% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.13M), Some college (1.85M), and Bachelors Degree (1.58M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Pasquotank County, NC was $179,500 in 2021, which is 0.733 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $166,600 to $179,500, a 7.74% increase. The homeownership rate in Pasquotank County, NC is 63.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Pasquotank County, NC have an average commute time of 29 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pasquotank County, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Pasquotank County, NC is $56,510. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Pasquotank County, NC was Census Tract 9607.01 with a value of $85,096, followed by Census Tract 9606 and Census Tract 9605.01, with respective values of $82,198 and $70,514.

In 2022, 17.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Pasquotank County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.51%.

Property

$179,500
Median Property Value 2021
±$8,701
$9,507
Median Property Taxes
±$705

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Pasquotank County, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

63.1%
Homeownership
2021
65.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 63.1% of the housing units in Pasquotank County, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.8%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9607.01
  2. Census Tract 9606
  3. Census Tract 9605.01

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Pasquotank County, NC was Census Tract 9607.01 with a value of $85,096, followed by Census Tract 9606 and Census Tract 9605.01, with respective values of $82,198 and $70,514.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Pasquotank County, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$56,510
Median Household Income
± $5,052
15.1k
Number of Households
± 973

In 2021, the median household income of the 15.1k households in Pasquotank County, NC grew to $56,510 from the previous year's value of $54,439.

The following chart displays the households in Pasquotank County, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Pasquotank County, NC is from North Carolina.
0.47
2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina
0.47
2020 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2021, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00774% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (78%)
  2. Carpooled (12.1%)
  3. Worked At Home (5.75%)

In 2021, 78% of workers in Pasquotank County, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.1%) and those who worked at home (5.75%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

29 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pasquotank County, NC have a longer commute time (29 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.79% of the workforce in Pasquotank County, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Pasquotank County, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Pasquotank County, NC have 2 cars.

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 17.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Pasquotank County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.51%.

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Poverty & Diversity

13.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pasquotank County, NC (4.93k out of 37.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pasquotank County, NC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2022, 23.5% of the children was living in poverty in Pasquotank County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.9%.

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Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 382 in Pasquotank County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 23.3 per 100,000 population.

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89.4% of the population of Pasquotank County, NC has health coverage, with 35.9% on employee plans, 17.3% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 20.1% on non-group plans, and 3.88% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pasquotank County, NC see 1593 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.441% increase from the previous year (1586 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2243 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 444 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,593 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pasquotank County, NC

Primary care physicians in Pasquotank County, NC see an average of 1,593 patients per year. This represents a 0.441% increase from the previous year (1,586 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pasquotank County, NC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.8% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

10.6%
Uninsured
35.9%
Employer Coverage
17.3%
Medicaid
12.3%
Medicare
20.1%
Non-Group
3.88%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pasquotank County, NC declined by 10.1% from 11.8% to 10.6%.

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Health Outcomes

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In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 65.4 in Pasquotank County, NC.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.6% in Pasquotank County, NC.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 12.2% in Pasquotank County, NC.

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