Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC

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2024 Population

119,818

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

42.9

0.468% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

10.3%

1.8% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$74,156

2.86% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$276,500

11% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

52,072

2.46% 1-year growth

About

3.99% of the households in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region 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.

98.7% of the residents in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC are College of the Albemarle (650 degrees awarded in 2023), Elizabeth City State University (409 degrees), and Mid-Atlantic Christian University (19 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC was $276,500, and the homeownership rate was 76.3%.

Most people in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC borders Isle of Wight, Southampton Counties, Suffolk & Franklin Cities PUMA, VA, Virginia Beach City (North) PUMA, VA, Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA, Halifax, Hertford, Northampton & Warren Counties PUMA, NC, South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC, and Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA.

United States North Carolina Virginia

Population & Diversity

Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC is home to a population of 120k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.51% of Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (3.01k people).

In 2024, there were 2.97 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (80.4k people) in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 27.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.4k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC are Spanish (2,737 households), Vietnamese (342 households), and German (220 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

60,377

Women

50.9%

58,170

Men

49.1%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 118,547 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC.

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Citizenship

98.7%

2024 Citizenship

99.1%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.7% of Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
80.4k ± 479
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
27.1k ± 513
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
3.4k ± 481

4.77%

Hispanic Population

5.72k people

4.77% of the people in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC are hispanic (5.72k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
616 ± 608 people
Philippines
241 ± 381 people
Germany
144 ± 294 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 616 Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC residents, followed by Philippines with 241 and Germany with 144.

Foreign-Born Population

2.51%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

3.01k people

2.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.6k people

As of 2024, 2.51% of Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC residents (3.01k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC was 2.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,737 households (2.41%)
Vietnamese
342 households (0.301%)
German
220 households (0.194%)

3.99% of the households in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC was Spanish. 2.41% of the households in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region 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

Gulf War (2001-)
3,698 ± 494
Gulf War (1990s)
3,000 ± 473
Vietnam
2,931 ± 317

Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.23 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC.

Economy

The economy of Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC employs 52.1k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC were Construction (3,828 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,557 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,320 people), and the highest paying industries were Business, professional, political, & similar organizations ($159,269), Insurance carriers ($136,706), and Iron & steel mills & steel product manufacturing ($110,800).

Males in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,473. The income inequality in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.412, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,014

Women

48%

27,058

Men

52%

The workforce of Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC in 2023 was 52,072 people, with 48% woman, and 52% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

52.1k

2023 Value

2.46%

1 Year growth

± 2.46%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 2.46%, from 50.8k employees to 52.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC, are Other managers (1,629 people), Cashiers (1,570 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,339 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC.

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

52.1k

2023 Value

2.46%

1 Year growth

± 2.46%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 2.46%, from 50.8k employees to 52.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC, are Construction (3,828 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,557 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,320 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,862

Median earning men ± $2,737

$36,799

Median earning women ± $1,835

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,696), Manufacturing ($77,807), and Public Administration ($71,207).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,636), Public Administration ($53,738), and Manufacturing ($41,157).

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 2023, universities in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC awarded 1,078 degrees. The student population of Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,063 male students and 2,861 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC are White (520 and 49.5%), Black or African American (355 and 33.8%), Hispanic or Latino (68 and 6.47%), and Unknown (56 and 5.33%).

The largest universities in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are College of the Albemarle (650 and 60.3%), Elizabeth City State University (409 and 37.9%), and Mid-Atlantic Christian University (19 and 1.76%).

The most popular majors in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (205 and 19%), General Business Administration & Management (96 and 8.91%), and Welding Technology (70 and 6.49%).

The median tuition costs in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC are $16,200 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 2023 in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 9.83%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 4,924 (41.9% men and 58.1% 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 2023 there were 4,924 students enrolled in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC, 41.9% men and 58.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,045 records, of which 58.9% were women and 41.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Interdisciplinary Studies
52 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
43 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
38 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC was General Interdisciplinary Studies with 52 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

College of the Albemarle
650 degrees awarded
Elizabeth City State University
409 degrees awarded
Mid-Atlantic Christian University
19 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was College of the Albemarle with 650 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 450 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC, which is 0.717 times less than the 628 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 520 degrees mean that there were 1.46 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 355 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 ($16,200) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,412) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

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

Measure

In 2023, 0.799% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.74% 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 Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (29.8k), Some college (23.8k), and Bachelors Degree (14.6k).

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 Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC was $276,500 in 2024, which is 0.831 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $249,200 to $276,500, a 11% increase. The homeownership rate in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC is 76.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 31.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$276,500

Median Property Value 2024

±$8,635

$36,296

Median Property Taxes

±$1,378

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 Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.3%

Homeownership

2024

65.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 76.3% of the housing units in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$74,156

Median Household Income

± $3,377

47.6k

Number of Households

± 1,718

In 2024, the median household income of the 47.6k households in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC grew to $74,156 from the previous year's value of $72,091.

The following chart displays the households in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region 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

0.412

2023 Wage GINI in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC

0.405

2022 Wage GINI in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC

In 2023, the income inequality in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC was 0.412 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.68% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (77.5%)
Carpooled (10.4%)
Worked At Home (8.85%)

In 2024, 77.5% of workers in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who worked at home (8.85%).

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

31.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC have a longer commute time (31.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.58% of the workforce in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region 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 Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC (12k out of 117k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC is White, followed by Black 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

91% of the population of Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 38.5% on employee plans, 13.5% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 21.1% on non-group plans, and 4.56% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1,413 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1634 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 299 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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 0% change from the previous year (1,413 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 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23% under 18 years, 17% between 18 and 34 years, 39.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.97%

Uninsured

38.5%

Employer Coverage

13.5%

Medicaid

13.4%

Medicare

21.1%

Non-Group

4.56%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC grew by 2.78% from 8.73% to 8.97%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.