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

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2024 Population
152,405
US Senator
Thom Tillis
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Budd
Republican Party
2024 Median Age
48.5
1.04% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
15.5%
3.08% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$61,438
4.73% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$211,000
9.78% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
60,667
2.57% 1-year decline

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5.88% of the households in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.9% of the residents in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC are Beaufort County Community College (690 degrees awarded in 2023), Martin Community College (259 degrees), and Pamlico Community College (118 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC was $211,000, and the homeownership rate was 73%.

Most people in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.2 minutes. The average car ownership in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC is home to a population of 152k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.26% of South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (4.97k people).

In 2024, there were 2.47 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (97.3k people) in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 39.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.28k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC are Spanish (6,928 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (335 households), and Italian (211 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
77,863
Women
51.1%
74,369
Men
48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 152,232 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

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Citizenship

97.9%
2024 Citizenship
98%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.9% of South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    97.3k ± 397
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    39.4k ± 599
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    4.28k ± 752
6.2%
Hispanic Population
9.45k people

In 2024, there were 2.47 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (97.3k people) in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 39.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.28k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.2% of the people in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC are hispanic (9.45k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    2,283 ± 1,164 people
  2. Philippines
    265 ± 399 people
  3. Peru
    224 ± 367 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 2,283 South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC residents, followed by Philippines with 265 and Peru with 224.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.26%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
4.97k people
3.2%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
4.88k people

As of 2024, 3.26% of South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC residents (4.97k 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 South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC was 3.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    6,928 households (4.75%)
  2. French (Incl. Cajun)
    335 households (0.23%)
  3. Italian
    211 households (0.145%)

5.88% of the households in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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 South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC was Spanish. 4.75% of the households in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    3,509 ± 438
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    2,141 ± 380
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,749 ± 304

South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.64 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC employs 60.7k people. In 2023, the largest industries in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC were Restaurants & Food Services (5,010 people), Construction (4,556 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,929 people), and the highest paying industries were Air transportation ($188,375), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($160,036), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($149,075).

Males in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,912. The income inequality in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.441, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
32,073
Women
52.9%
28,594
Men
47.1%

The workforce of South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC in 2023 was 60,667 people, with 52.9% woman, and 47.1% men.

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Occupations

60.7k
2023 Value
−2.57%
1 Year decline
± −2.57%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −2.57%, from 62.3k employees to 60.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC, are Registered nurses (1,933 people), Cashiers (1,595 people), and Cooks (1,577 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

60.7k
2023 Value
−2.57%
1 Year decline
± −2.57%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −2.57%, from 62.3k employees to 60.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,010 people), Construction (4,556 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,929 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$46,167
Median earning men ± $1,503
$36,377
Median earning women ± $1,019

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($85,707), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,266), and Public Administration ($59,912).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($70,518), Information ($56,500), and Public Administration ($52,662).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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%.

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Education

In 2023, universities in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC awarded 1,067 degrees. The student population of South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,042 male students and 1,941 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC are White (604 and 56.6%), Black or African American (313 and 29.3%), Hispanic or Latino (74 and 6.94%), and Unknown (43 and 4.03%).

The largest universities in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Beaufort County Community College (690 and 64.7%), Martin Community College (259 and 24.3%), and Pamlico Community College (118 and 11.1%).

The most popular majors in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (191 and 17.9%), General Business Administration & Management (133 and 12.5%), and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (100 and 9.37%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 2,983 students enrolled in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC, 34.9% men and 65.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,540 records, of which 62.5% were women and 37.5% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    191 degrees awarded
  2. Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
    100 degrees awarded
  3. General Business Administration & Management
    42 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 191 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Beaufort County Community College
    690 degrees awarded
  2. Martin Community College
    259 degrees awarded
  3. Pamlico Community College
    118 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Beaufort County Community College with 690 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 324 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC, which is 0.436 times less than the 743 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 604 degrees mean that there were 1.93 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 313 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,432) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($91) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

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

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.812% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.912% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (38.3k), Some college (30.1k), and Bachelors Degree (19.3k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC was $211,000 in 2024, which is 0.634 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $192,200 to $211,000, a 9.78% increase. The homeownership rate in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC is 73%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 25.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$211,000
Median Property Value 2024
±$7,256
$48,568
Median Property Taxes
±$1,571

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

73%
Homeownership
2024
63.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 73% of the housing units in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.5%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$61,438
Median Household Income
± $2,268
66.6k
Number of Households
± 2,062

In 2024, the median household income of the 66.6k households in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC grew to $61,438 from the previous year's value of $58,665.

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Wage Distribution

0.441
2023 Wage GINI in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC
0.448
2022 Wage GINI in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC

In 2023, the income inequality in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC was 0.441 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.57% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (77.8%)
  2. Worked At Home (9.4%)
  3. Carpooled (8.96%)

In 2024, 77.8% of workers in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.4%) and those who carpooled to work (8.96%).

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Commute Time

25.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (25.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.67% of the workforce in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, 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 South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC (22.9k out of 148k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

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Health

91% of the population of South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 33.1% on employee plans, 18.2% on Medicaid, 19.2% on Medicare, 18.8% on non-group plans, and 1.74% 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, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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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).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.8% under 18 years, 14.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 26.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.97%
Uninsured
33.1%
Employer Coverage
18.2%
Medicaid
19.2%
Medicare
18.8%
Non-Group
1.74%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC declined by 5.89% from 9.53% to 8.97%.

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