Edgecombe County, NC

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2020 Population

52,069

1.1% 1-year decline

US Senator

Richard Burr

Republican Party

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

41.7

0% 1-year change

2020 Poverty Rate

22.3%

6.11% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$40,489

9.83% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$88,500

3.27% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

21,263

1.39% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Edgecombe County, NC had a population of 52.1k people with a median age of 41.7 and a median household income of $40,489. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Edgecombe County, NC declined from 52,648 to 52,069, a −1.1% decrease and its median household income grew from $36,866 to $40,489, a 9.83% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Edgecombe County, NC are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (57.3%), White (Non-Hispanic) (35.9%), White (Hispanic) (3.46%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.36%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.916%).

None of the households in Edgecombe 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.

98.3% of the residents in Edgecombe County, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Edgecombe County, NC are Edgecombe Community College (552 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Edgecombe County, NC was $88,500, and the homeownership rate was 61.8%. Most people in Edgecombe County, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Edgecombe County, NC was 2 cars per household.

Edgecombe County, NC borders Halifax County, NC, Martin County, NC, Nash County, NC, Pitt County, NC, and Wilson County, NC.

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Diversity

Edgecombe County, NC is home to a population of 52.1k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 2.63% of Edgecombe County, NC residents were born outside of the country (1.37k people).

In 2020, there were 1.6 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (29.8k people) in Edgecombe County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.7k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.8k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Edgecombe County, NC

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
29.8k ± 197
White (Non-Hispanic)
18.7k ± 78
White (Hispanic)
1.8k ± 398

4.82%

Hispanic Population

2.51k people

4.82% of the people in Edgecombe County, NC are hispanic (2.51k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.63%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.37k people

2.17%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.14k people

As of 2020, 2.63% of Edgecombe County, NC residents (1.37k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Edgecombe County, NC was 2.17%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Edgecombe County, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 5.1

In 2020, the median age of all people in Edgecombe County, NC was 41.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 42, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 40. But people in Edgecombe County, NC are getting staying the same age. In 2019, the average age of all Edgecombe County, NC residents was 42.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
224,275 ± 11,501 people
India
74,765 ± 6,689 people
Honduras
37,815 ± 4,766 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 224,275 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 74,765 and Honduras with 37,815.

Citizenship

98.3%

2020 Citizenship

98.7%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.3% of Edgecombe County, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Edgecombe County, NC was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Edgecombe County, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,243 ± 267
Gulf War (2001-)
559 ± 206
Gulf War (1990s)
340 ± 109

Edgecombe County, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.22 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for North Carolina. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in North Carolina, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of North Carolina across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Edgecombe County, NC is $40,489. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Edgecombe County, NC was Census Tract 216 with a value of $57,356, followed by Census Tract 207 and Census Tract 213, with respective values of $56,250 and $50,417.

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,357. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Edgecombe County, NC employs 21.3k people. The largest industries in Edgecombe County, NC are Manufacturing (3,980 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,241 people), and Retail Trade (2,710 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($105,848), Information ($58,333), and Finance & Insurance ($43,266).

Wages

Median Household Income

$40,489

2020 value

± $1,490

9.83%

1 Year Growth

± 5.8%

Households in Edgecombe County, NC have a median annual income of $40,489, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $36,866 in 2019, which represents a 9.83% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Edgecombe County, NC compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

$65,285

Average Male Salary in North Carolina

± $1,177

$49,357

Average Female Salary in North Carolina

± $863

In 2020, full-time male employees in North Carolina made 1.32 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in North Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in North Carolina

Asian
$68,761 ± $4,586
White
$55,155 ± $864
Two or More Races
$42,126 ± $3,548

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of North Carolina workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.25 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in North Carolina.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in North Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Edgecombe County, NC is from North Carolina.

0.47

2020 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.472

2019 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2020, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.395% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 216
Census Tract 207
Census Tract 213

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Edgecombe County, NC was Census Tract 216 with a value of $57,356, followed by Census Tract 207 and Census Tract 213, with respective values of $56,250 and $50,417.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

22.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Edgecombe County, NC (11.4k out of 51.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 6 - 11.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Black
8,102 ± 695
White
2,892 ± 374
Hispanic
667 ± 229

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

21.3k

2020 Value

± 1,170

−1.39%

1 Year decline

± 7.72%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Edgecombe County, NC declined at a rate of −1.39%, from 21.6k employees to 21.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Edgecombe County, NC, are Production Occupations (2,433 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,381 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,163 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Edgecombe County, NC.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Edgecombe County, NC, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (2,433 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,381 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,163 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Edgecombe County, NC has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (2.05 times higher than expected), Material Moving Occupations (2.02 times), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.73 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Edgecombe County, NC, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($62,943), Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($61,324), and Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Occupations ($54,333).

Industries

Employment by Industries

21.3k

2020 Value

± 1,170

−1.39%

1 Year decline

± 7.72%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Edgecombe County, NC declined at a rate of −1.39%, from 21.6k employees to 21.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Edgecombe County, NC, are Manufacturing (3,980 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,241 people), and Retail Trade (2,710 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Edgecombe County, NC, though some of these residents may live in Edgecombe County, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Edgecombe County, NC, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (3,980 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,241 people), and Retail Trade (2,710 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Edgecombe County, NC has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (1.87 times higher than expected), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1.56 times), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.42 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Edgecombe County, NC, by median earnings, are Utilities ($105,848), Information ($58,333), and Finance & Insurance ($43,266).

Domestic Trade

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

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.9B, followed by Machinery ($49B) and Pharmaceuticals ($48.7B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$488B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

89.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $488B. This is expected to increase 89.6% 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.

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

South Carolina
$35.1B
Virginia
$27B
Georgia
$18.5B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $35.1B, followed by Virginia with $27B and Georgia and $18.5B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Edgecombe County, NC went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.381%). The most partisan county was Durham County, NC with 80.4% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis 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 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (36.1%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.381%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Edgecombe County, NC for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of North Carolina.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Edgecombe County, NC

63.2% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in North Carolina

Durham County, NC
80.4% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Yadkin County, NC
80% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Graham County, NC
79.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in North Carolina was Durham County, NC with 80.4% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in North Carolina colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from North Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Richard Burr

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis 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.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 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.

Education

In 2020, universities in Edgecombe County, NC awarded 552 degrees. The student population of Edgecombe County, NC is skewed towards women, with 334 male students and 1,125 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Edgecombe County, NC are Black or African American (266 and 48.6%), followed by White (230 and 42%), Hispanic or Latino (25 and 4.57%), and Unknown (10 and 1.83%).

The largest universities in Edgecombe County, NC by number of degrees awarded are Edgecombe Community College (552 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Edgecombe County, NC are Medical Office Management (72 and 13%), Health Information & Medical Records Technology (64 and 11.6%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (58 and 10.5%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
58 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
34 degree-majorss awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
29 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Edgecombe County, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 58 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Edgecombe Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

552 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Edgecombe County, NC institution with the largest number of graduating students was Edgecombe Community College with 552 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

128

Degrees Awarded to Men

424

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 128 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Edgecombe County, NC, which is 0.302 times less than the 424 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Edgecombe County, NC by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
266 degrees awarded
White
230 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
25 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Edgecombe County, NC was Black or African American students. These 266 degrees mean that there were 1.16 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 230 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Edgecombe County, NC was $88,500 in 2020, which is 0.385 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $85,700 to $88,500, a 3.27% increase. The homeownership rate in Edgecombe County, NC is 61.8%, which is lower than the national average of 64.4%. People in Edgecombe County, NC have an average commute time of 23.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Edgecombe County, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$88,500

2020 Median

± $3,071

$85,700

2019 Median

± $2,556

In 2020, the median property value in Edgecombe County, NC grew to to $88,500 from the previous year's value of $85,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Edgecombe County, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Edgecombe County, NC the largest share of households have a property value in the $70k - $80k range.

Household Income

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

$40,489

Median Household Income

± $1,490

20.8k

Number of Households

± 1,096

In 2020, the median household income of the 20.8k households in Edgecombe County, NC grew to $40,489 from the previous year's value of $36,866.

The following chart displays the households in Edgecombe 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 < $10k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Edgecombe County, NC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Edgecombe County, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

61.8%

2020 Homeownership

58.8%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 61.8% of the housing units in Edgecombe County, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Edgecombe County, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

23.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Edgecombe County, NC have a shorter commute time (23.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.55% of the workforce in Edgecombe County, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Edgecombe County, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (81.4%)
Carpooled (9.26%)
Other (3.24%)

In 2020, 81.4% of workers in Edgecombe County, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.26%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (3.24%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

89.9% of the population of Edgecombe County, NC has health coverage, with 35.9% on employee plans, 27.1% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 1.46% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Carolina was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in Edgecombe County, NC see 2889 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.4% decrease from the previous year (2930 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3677 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1608 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Jones County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (27.2%). Additionally, Bladen County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (49.1%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,889 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Edgecombe County, NC

Primary care physicians in Edgecombe County, NC see an average of 2,889 patients per year. This represents a 1.4% decrease from the previous year (2,930 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$7,264

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in North Carolina

$3,859

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,225

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,260

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in North Carolina (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.37%, from $7,027 to $7,264.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

10.1%

Uninsured

35.9%

Employer Coverage

27.1%

Medicaid

14.2%

Medicare

11.3%

Non-Group

1.46%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Edgecombe County, NC declined by 2.29% from 10.3% to 10.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Edgecombe County, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.