South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC

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2023 Population

152,607

0.305% 1-year decline

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

0.84% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

16%

1.22% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$58,665

2.75% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$192,200

12.1% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

62,268

64.1% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC had a population of 153k people with a median age of 48 and a median household income of $58,665. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC declined from 153,074 to 152,607, a −0.305% decrease and its median household income grew from $57,094 to $58,665, a 2.75% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (64%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (26.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.69%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.51%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.88%).

5.54% of the households in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, 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% of the residents in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC are Beaufort County Community College (745 degrees awarded in 2022), Martin Community College (272 degrees), and Pamlico Community College (90 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC was $192,200, and the homeownership rate was 73.5%.

Most people in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.3 minutes. The average car ownership in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC borders Halifax, Hertford, Northampton & Warren Counties PUMA, NC, Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC, Nash & Edgecombe Counties--Rocky Mount City PUMA, NC, Pitt County--Greenville City PUMA, NC, and Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC.

United States North Carolina

Population & Diversity

South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC is home to a population of 153k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.2% of South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (4.88k people).

In 2023, there were 2.41 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (97.6k people) in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 40.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.11k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC are Spanish (6,521 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (297 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (212 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

78,268

Women

50.7%

76,247

Men

49.3%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 154,515 inhabitants, with 49.3% men, and 50.7% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98%

2023 Citizenship

98%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98% of South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
97.6k ± 358
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
40.4k ± 539
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.11k ± 584

Hispanic Population

9.15k people

6% of the people in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC are hispanic (9.15k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,074 ± 1,111 people
Philippines
329 ± 445 people
Peru
251 ± 389 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 2,074 South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC residents, followed by Philippines with 329 and Peru with 251.

Foreign-Born Population

3.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.88k people

3.17%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.86k people

As of 2023, 3.2% of South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC residents (4.88k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC was 3.17%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,521 households (4.46%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
297 households (0.203%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
212 households (0.145%)

5.54% of the households in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC was Spanish. 4.46% of the households in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,977 ± 418
Gulf War (2001-)
2,274 ± 402
Gulf War (1990s)
1,697 ± 298

South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.75 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC employs 62.3k people. The largest industries in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC are Construction (5,181 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,042 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,038 people), and the highest paying industries are Agricultural chemical manufacturing ($110,780), Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($100,160), and Nonmetallic mineral mining & quarrying ($95,503).

Males in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,222. The income inequality in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.448, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

19,899

Women

51.9%

18,474

Men

48.1%

The workforce of South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC in 2020 was 38,373 people, with 51.9% woman, and 48.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC.

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Occupations

62.3k

2022 Value

64.1%

1 Year growth

± 64.1%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 64.1%, from 37.9k employees to 62.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC, are Registered nurses (1,958 people), Cashiers (1,867 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,723 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

62.3k

2022 Value

64.1%

1 Year growth

± 64.1%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 64.1%, from 37.9k employees to 62.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC, are Construction (5,181 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,042 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,038 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,393

Median earning men ± $2,038

$35,081

Median earning women ± $1,303

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($83,304), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,548), and Wholesale Trade ($65,063).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($64,261), Information ($53,183), and Public Administration ($46,875).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Y-Axis

3.04%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

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

Education

In 2022, universities in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC awarded 1,107 degrees. The student population of South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 926 male students and 1,986 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC are White (685 and 62.1%), followed by Black or African American (290 and 26.3%), Hispanic or Latino (82 and 7.43%), and Two or More Races (32 and 2.9%).

The largest universities in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Beaufort County Community College (745 and 67.3%), Martin Community College (272 and 24.6%), and Pamlico Community College (90 and 8.13%).

The most popular majors in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (228 and 20.6%), General Business Administration & Management (103 and 9.3%), and Medical Office Management (83 and 7.5%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 2,912 students enrolled in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC, 31.8% men and 68.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,593 records, of which 64.5% were women and 35.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
228 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
70 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
27 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 228 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Beaufort County Community College
745 degrees awarded
Martin Community College
272 degrees awarded
Pamlico Community College
90 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Beaufort County Community College with 745 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 384 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC, which is 0.531 times less than the 723 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 685 degrees mean that there were 2.36 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 290 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,824) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($86) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.863% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.07% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (37.7k), Some college (30.3k), and Bachelors Degree (19.8k).

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC was $192,200 in 2023, which is 0.633 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $171,500 to $192,200, a 12.1% increase. The homeownership rate in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC is 73.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 24.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC is $58,665. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC was Wake County (Southwest)--Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $143,176, followed by Wake County (Northwest)--Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Union County (West)--Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $139,831 and $123,543.

Housing

Property

$192,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,123

$48,165

Median Property Taxes

±$1,540

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 South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.5%

Homeownership

2023

64.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 73.5% of the housing units in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC was Wake County (Southwest)--Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $143,176, followed by Wake County (Northwest)--Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Union County (West)--Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $139,831 and $123,543.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,665

Median Household Income

± $1,962

65.6k

Number of Households

± 1,886

In 2023, the median household income of the 65.6k households in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC grew to $58,665 from the previous year's value of $57,094.

The following chart displays the households in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, 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.

Wage Distribution

0.448

2022 Wage GINI in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC

In 2022, the income inequality in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC was 0.448 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.511% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (78.9%)
Worked At Home (9.32%)
Carpooled (8.36%)

In 2023, 78.9% of workers in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.32%) and those who carpooled to work (8.36%).

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.

Commute Time

24.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (24.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.34% of the workforce in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC (23.6k out of 148k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, 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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.5% of the population of South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 32.7% on employee plans, 17.6% on Medicaid, 18.6% on Medicare, 19.8% on non-group plans, and 1.73% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1413 patients per year on average, which represents a 1% increase from the previous year (1399 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1657 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 336 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

1,413 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,413 patients per year. This represents a 1% increase from the previous year (1,399 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20% under 18 years, 15% between 18 and 34 years, 39.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 25.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.53%

Uninsured

32.7%

Employer Coverage

17.6%

Medicaid

18.6%

Medicare

19.8%

Non-Group

1.73%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC declined by 11% from 10.7% to 9.53%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.