Elizabeth City, NC

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2023 Population

40,830

23.7% 1-year decline

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

6.47% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

10%

16.6% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$63,912

5.35% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$223,300

9.51% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

17,573

23.4% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Elizabeth City, NC had a population of 40.8k people with a median age of 39 and a median household income of $63,912. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Elizabeth City, NC declined from 53,507 to 40,830, a −23.7% decrease and its median household income grew from $60,668 to $63,912, a 5.35% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Elizabeth City, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (53.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (34.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.78%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.93%), and White (Hispanic) (1.85%).

None of the households in Elizabeth City, 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.

99% of the residents in Elizabeth City, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Elizabeth City, NC are College of the Albemarle (623 degrees awarded in 2022), Elizabeth City State University (340 degrees), and Mid-Atlantic Christian University (199458) (20 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Elizabeth City, NC was $223,300, and the homeownership rate was 65.1%.

Most people in Elizabeth City, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Elizabeth City, NC was 2 cars per household.

Elizabeth City, NC borders Kill Devil Hills, NC and Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC.

United States North Carolina

Population & Diversity

Elizabeth City, NC is home to a population of 40.8k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.56% of Elizabeth City, NC residents were born outside of the country (1.05k people).

In 2023, there were 1.55 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21.9k people) in Elizabeth City, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.55k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%

2023 Citizenship

98.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99% of Elizabeth City, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Elizabeth City, NC was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Elizabeth City, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
21.9k ± 177
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
14.1k ± 476
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.55k ± 470

5.88%

Hispanic Population

2.4k people

5.88% of the people in Elizabeth City, NC are hispanic (2.4k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
214,508 ± 11,254 people
India
79,868 ± 6,912 people
Honduras
39,759 ± 4,886 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 214,508 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 79,868 and Honduras with 39,759.

Foreign-Born Population

2.56%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.05k people

2.71%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.45k people

As of 2023, 2.56% of Elizabeth City, NC residents (1.05k 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 Elizabeth City, NC was 2.71%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,164 ± 350
Vietnam
825 ± 164
Gulf War (1990s)
823 ± 234

Elizabeth City, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.41 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Elizabeth City, NC employs 17.6k people. The largest industries in Elizabeth City, NC are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,439 people), Educational Services (2,092 people), and Retail Trade (1,755 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($68,621), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($67,171), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($65,461).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,464. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

17.6k

2023 Value

± 1,215

−23.4%

1 Year decline

± 11.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Elizabeth City, NC declined at a rate of −23.4%, from 22.9k employees to 17.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Elizabeth City, NC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,465 people), Management Occupations (1,677 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,532 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Elizabeth City, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

17.6k

2023 Value

± 1,215

−23.4%

1 Year decline

± 11.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Elizabeth City, NC declined at a rate of −23.4%, from 22.9k employees to 17.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Elizabeth City, NC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,439 people), Educational Services (2,092 people), and Retail Trade (1,755 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Elizabeth City, NC, though some of these residents may live in Elizabeth City, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,381

Median earning men ± $3,871

$36,357

Median earning women ± $1,652

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($68,511), Public Administration ($67,597), and Manufacturing ($65,291).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,350), Information ($55,729), and Public Administration ($45,250).

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

75
Retail Trade
71
Other Services (except Public Administration)
56
Health Care and Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$144k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$89.4k
Finance and Insurance
$78.8k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Education

In 2022, universities in Elizabeth City, NC awarded 983 degrees. The student population of Elizabeth City, NC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,819 male students and 2,777 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Elizabeth City, NC are White (507 and 51.8%), followed by Black or African American (296 and 30.2%), Unknown (63 and 6.44%), and Two or More Races (46 and 4.7%).

The largest universities in Elizabeth City, NC by number of degrees awarded are College of the Albemarle (623 and 63.4%), Elizabeth City State University (340 and 34.6%), and Mid-Atlantic Christian University (199458) (20 and 2.03%).

The most popular majors in Elizabeth City, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (208 and 21.2%), General Business Administration & Management (82 and 8.34%), and Welding Technology (65 and 6.61%).

The median tuition costs in Elizabeth City, NC are $16,000 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.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Elizabeth City, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 73.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 12.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 4,596 (39.6% men and 60.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 4,596 students enrolled in Elizabeth City, NC, 39.6% men and 60.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,895 records, of which 61.2% were women and 38.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
208 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
30 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
24 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Elizabeth City, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 208 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

College of the Albemarle
623 degrees awarded
Elizabeth City State University
340 degrees awarded
Mid-Atlantic Christian University (199458)
20 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was College of the Albemarle with 623 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 421 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Elizabeth City, NC, which is 0.749 times less than the 562 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 507 degrees mean that there were 1.71 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 296 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($16,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,356) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,240) 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

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Measure

In 2022, 0.944% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.805% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.16M), Some college (1.84M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

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 Elizabeth City, NC was $223,300 in 2023, which is 0.736 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $203,900 to $223,300, a 9.51% increase. The homeownership rate in Elizabeth City, NC is 65.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Elizabeth City, NC have an average commute time of 27.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Elizabeth City, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Elizabeth City, NC is $63,912. In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Elizabeth City, NC was Wake County, NC with a value of $101,763, followed by Union County, NC and Currituck County, NC, with respective values of $99,243 and $91,548.

Housing

Property

$223,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$10,258

$10,018

Median Property Taxes

±$749

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 Elizabeth City, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Elizabeth City, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.1%

Homeownership

2023

66.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 65.1% of the housing units in Elizabeth City, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 67.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Elizabeth City, 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 county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Elizabeth City, NC was Wake County, NC with a value of $101,763, followed by Union County, NC and Currituck County, NC, with respective values of $99,243 and $91,548.

The following map shows all of the counties in Elizabeth City, 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.

$63,912

Median Household Income

± $5,566

15.4k

Number of Households

± 980

In 2023, the median household income of the 15.4k households in Elizabeth City, NC grew to $63,912 from the previous year's value of $60,668.

The following chart displays the households in Elizabeth City, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Elizabeth City, NC is from North Carolina.

0.47

2022 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.47

2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2022, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0732% decline from 2021 to 2022, 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (76.2%)
Carpooled (11%)
Worked At Home (8.48%)

In 2023, 76.2% of workers in Elizabeth City, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11%) and those who worked at home (8.48%).

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

27.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Elizabeth City, NC have a longer commute time (27.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.26% of the workforce in Elizabeth City, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Elizabeth City, NC (3.83k out of 38.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. 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 Elizabeth City, NC is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

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

90.3% of the population of Elizabeth City, NC has health coverage, with 37.9% on employee plans, 16% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 21% on non-group plans, and 3.45% 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 24.5% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.7%

Uninsured

37.9%

Employer Coverage

16%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

21%

Non-Group

3.45%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Elizabeth City, NC declined by 9.52% from 10.7% to 9.7%.

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

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