Pitt County, NC

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2020 Population
179,961
0.856% 1-year growth
US Senator
Richard Burr
Republican Party
US Senator
Thom Tillis
Republican Party
2020 Median Age
32.7
0.615% 1-year increase
2020 Poverty Rate
20.8%
9.38% 1-year decrease
2020 Median Household Income
$49,337
4.01% 1-year growth
2020 Median Property Value
$146,700
1.28% 1-year decline
2020 Employed Population
84,110
0.0155% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Pitt County, NC had a population of 180k people with a median age of 32.7 and a median household income of $49,337. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Pitt County, NC grew from 178,433 to 179,961, a 0.856% increase and its median household income grew from $47,437 to $49,337, a 4.01% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pitt County, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (54%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (34.7%), Other (Hispanic) (3.61%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.54%), and White (Hispanic) (2.15%).

None of the households in Pitt 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.

97% of the residents in Pitt County, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pitt County, NC are East Carolina University (7,503 degrees awarded in 2020), Pitt Community College (2,201 degrees), and Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design (32 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Pitt County, NC was $146,700, and the homeownership rate was 52.6%.

Most people in Pitt County, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Pitt County, NC was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Pitt County, NC is home to a population of 180k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.77% of Pitt County, NC residents were born outside of the country (8.59k people).

In 2020, there were 1.56 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (97.3k people) in Pitt County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 62.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.5k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

97%
2020 Citizenship
97.2%
2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97% of Pitt County, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Pitt County, NC was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pitt County, NC
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    97.3k ± 268
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    62.4k ± 683
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    6.5k ± 884
6.4%
Hispanic Population
11.5k people

In 2020, there were 1.56 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (97.3k people) in Pitt County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 62.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.5k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.4% of the people in Pitt County, NC are hispanic (11.5k people).

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    224,275 ± 11,501 people
  2. India
    74,765 ± 6,689 people
  3. 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.

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Foreign-Born Population

4.77%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
8.59k people
4.79%
2019 Foreign-Born Population
8.54k people

As of 2020, 4.77% of Pitt County, NC residents (8.59k 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 Pitt County, NC was 4.79%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    3,341 ± 332
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    2,052 ± 437
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    2,039 ± 372

Pitt County, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.63 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Pitt County, NC employs 84.1k people. The largest industries in Pitt County, NC are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,435 people), Educational Services (10,805 people), and Retail Trade (9,981 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($54,550), Information ($50,317), and Public Administration ($48,359).

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.

Occupations

84.1k
2020 Value
± 2,801
0.0155%
1 Year growth
± 4.48%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Pitt County, NC grew at a rate of 0.0155%, from 84.1k employees to 84.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pitt County, NC, are Sales & Related Occupations (8,923 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,301 people), and Management Occupations (7,474 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pitt County, NC.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

84.1k
2020 Value
± 2,801
0.0155%
1 Year growth
± 4.48%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Pitt County, NC grew at a rate of 0.0155%, from 84.1k employees to 84.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pitt County, NC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,435 people), Educational Services (10,805 people), and Retail Trade (9,981 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pitt County, NC, though some of these residents may live in Pitt County, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$37,380
Median earning men ± $1,953
$28,666
Median earning women ± $1,766

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Information ($53,224), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($50,360), and Manufacturing ($49,567).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($47,743), Information ($41,806), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($40,472).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 1,675
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 948
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. 799
    Retail Trade

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

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $1.41M
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. $1.2M
    Manufacturing
  3. $472k
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $53.9B
  2. $49B
  3. $48.7B

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.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$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.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $35.1B
  2. $27B
  3. $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).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pitt County, NC went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.909%).

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.

US Senators from North Carolina

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Richard Burr
Senator from North Carolina3
Assumed office on January 3, 2005
Thom Tillis
Senator from North Carolina2
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.

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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.

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In 2020, universities in Pitt County, NC awarded 9,736 degrees. The student population of Pitt County, NC in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 14,400 male students and 22,132 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pitt County, NC are White (6,347 and 65.8%), followed by Black or African American (1,813 and 18.8%), Hispanic or Latino (630 and 6.53%), and Unknown (272 and 2.82%).

The largest universities in Pitt County, NC by number of degrees awarded are East Carolina University (7,503 and 77.1%), Pitt Community College (2,201 and 22.6%), and Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design (32 and 0.329%).

The most popular majors in Pitt County, NC are General Business Administration & Management (672 and 6.9%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (647 and 6.65%), and Registered Nursing (537 and 5.52%).

The median tuition cost in Pitt County, NC for a public four year colleges is $4,452 for in-state students and $20,729 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2020 in Pitt County, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 36,532 (39.4% men and 60.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 36,532 students enrolled in Pitt County, NC, 39.4% men and 60.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 22,669 records, of which 59.7% were women and 40.3% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 356 degree-majors awarded
  2. 302 degree-majors awarded
  3. 296 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Pitt County, NC was Registered Nursing with 356 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 7,503 degrees awarded
  2. 2,201 degrees awarded
  3. 32 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was East Carolina University with 7,503 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 3,762 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pitt County, NC, which is 0.63 times less than the 5,974 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 6,347 degrees mean that there were 3.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,813 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($4,452) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,787) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

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

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2020, 0.849% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.733% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (2.14M), Some college (1.89M), and Bachelors Degree (1.54M).

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

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Pitt County, NC was $146,700 in 2020, which is 0.638 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $148,600 to $146,700, a 1.28% decrease. The homeownership rate in Pitt County, NC is 52.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Pitt County, NC have an average commute time of 21.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pitt County, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Pitt County, NC is $49,337. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Pitt County, NC was Census Tract 3.01 with a value of $90,700, followed by Census Tract 10.03 and Census Tract 5.01, with respective values of $79,444 and $75,086.

In 2021, 21.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Pitt County, NC. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.41%.

Property

$146,700
Median Property Value 2020
±$5,862
$37,214
Median Property Taxes
±$1,558

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

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

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Rent vs Own

52.6%
Homeownership
2020
64.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2020

In 2020, 52.6% of the housing units in Pitt County, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 52.1%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 3.01
  2. Census Tract 10.03
  3. Census Tract 5.01

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Pitt County, NC was Census Tract 3.01 with a value of $90,700, followed by Census Tract 10.03 and Census Tract 5.01, with respective values of $79,444 and $75,086.

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

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Household Income

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$49,337
Median Household Income
± $2,248
70.7k
Number of Households
± 2,495

In 2020, the median household income of the 70.7k households in Pitt County, NC grew to $49,337 from the previous year's value of $47,437.

The following chart displays the households in Pitt 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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Pitt 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2018
  1. Drove Alone (83.6%)
  2. Carpooled (8.78%)
  3. Worked At Home (4.16%)

In 2018, 83.6% of workers in Pitt County, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.78%) and those who worked at home (4.16%).

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

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Commute Time

21.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pitt County, NC have a shorter commute time (21.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.88% of the workforce in Pitt County, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 21.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Pitt County, NC. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.41%.

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Poverty & Diversity

20.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pitt County, NC (35.9k out of 173k 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 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

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

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Children in Poverty

In 2021, 24.1% of the children was living in poverty in Pitt County, NC. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 5.8%.

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Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 414 in Pitt County, NC. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 414 per 100,000 population.

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89.9% of the population of Pitt County, NC has health coverage, with 46.1% on employee plans, 15% on Medicaid, 9.77% on Medicare, 17.5% on non-group plans, and 1.48% 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 Pitt County, NC see 913 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.08% decrease from the previous year (942 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1069 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 265 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46% were men and 54% were women.

Daily New Cases by Date

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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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Patient to Clinician Ratios

913 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pitt County, NC

Primary care physicians in Pitt County, NC see an average of 913 patients per year. This represents a 3.08% decrease from the previous year (942 patients).

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

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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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Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 28.8% between 18 and 34 years, 34.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46% were men and 54% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

10.1%
Uninsured
46.1%
Employer Coverage
15%
Medicaid
9.77%
Medicare
17.5%
Non-Group
1.48%
Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pitt County, NC declined by 0.17% from 10.1% to 10.1%.

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

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Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 78.6 in Pitt County, NC.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39.1% in Pitt County, NC.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 11.8% in Pitt County, NC.

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