Elizabeth City, NC

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2022 Population

53,507

0.498% 1-year growth

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

41.7

0.239% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

12%

8.08% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$60,668

10.6% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$203,900

13.1% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

22,937

0.0393% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Elizabeth City, NC had a population of 53.5k people with a median age of 41.7 and a median household income of $60,668. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Elizabeth City, NC grew from 53,242 to 53,507, a 0.498% increase and its median household income grew from $54,867 to $60,668, a 10.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Elizabeth City, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (57.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (32.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.14%), White (Hispanic) (2.45%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.38%).

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.

98.8% 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 2022, the median property value in Elizabeth City, NC was $203,900, and the homeownership rate was 67.5%.

Most people in Elizabeth City, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30 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 53.5k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.71% of Elizabeth City, NC residents were born outside of the country (1.45k people).

In 2022, there were 1.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (30.9k people) in Elizabeth City, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.68k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.8%

2022 Citizenship

99%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.8% of Elizabeth City, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Elizabeth City, NC was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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)
30.9k ± 240
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
17.2k ± 352
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.68k ± 426

5.45%

Hispanic Population

2.92k people

5.45% of the people in Elizabeth City, NC are hispanic (2.92k 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

2.71%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.45k people

2.73%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.45k people

As of 2022, 2.71% of Elizabeth City, NC residents (1.45k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Elizabeth City, NC was 2.73%, 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-)
1,433 ± 375
Vietnam
1,183 ± 183
Gulf War (1990s)
831 ± 222

Elizabeth City, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.21 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Elizabeth City, NC employs 22.9k people. The largest industries in Elizabeth City, NC are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,450 people), Retail Trade (2,607 people), and Manufacturing (2,580 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($66,742), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($62,750), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($57,560).

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

22.9k

2022 Value

± 1,347

0.0393%

1 Year growth

± 8.06%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Elizabeth City, NC grew at a rate of 0.0393%, from 22.9k employees to 22.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Elizabeth City, NC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,713 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,317 people), and Management Occupations (2,254 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

22.9k

2022 Value

± 1,347

0.0393%

1 Year growth

± 8.06%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Elizabeth City, NC grew at a rate of 0.0393%, from 22.9k employees to 22.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Elizabeth City, NC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,450 people), Retail Trade (2,607 people), and Manufacturing (2,580 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

$47,584

Median earning men ± $3,646

$34,666

Median earning women ± $2,499

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Manufacturing ($65,984), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($65,610), and Information ($62,725).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,012), Construction ($52,292), and Public Administration ($47,714).

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.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd 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 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Elizabeth City, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.881%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd 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 Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 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 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 $203,900 in 2022, which is 0.723 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $180,300 to $203,900, a 13.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Elizabeth City, NC is 67.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Elizabeth City, NC have an average commute time of 30 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 $60,668. In 2022, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Elizabeth City, NC was Wake County, NC with a value of $96,734, followed by Union County, NC and Orange County, NC, with respective values of $95,533 and $85,785.

Housing

Property

$203,900

Median Property Value 2022

±$10,344

$14,167

Median Property Taxes

±$872

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

67.5%

Homeownership

2022

64.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 67.5% of the housing units in Elizabeth City, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.5%.

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 2022, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Elizabeth City, NC was Wake County, NC with a value of $96,734, followed by Union County, NC and Orange County, NC, with respective values of $95,533 and $85,785.

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.

$60,668

Median Household Income

± $4,344

21k

Number of Households

± 1,103

In 2022, the median household income of the 21k households in Elizabeth City, NC grew to $60,668 from the previous year's value of $54,867.

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 2022

Drove Alone (78.3%)
Carpooled (10.7%)
Worked At Home (6.8%)

In 2022, 78.3% of workers in Elizabeth City, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.7%) and those who worked at home (6.8%).

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

30 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Elizabeth City, NC have a longer commute time (30 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 4.85% 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

12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Elizabeth City, NC (6.09k out of 50.6k 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 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Elizabeth City, 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.

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

89.3% of the population of Elizabeth City, NC has health coverage, with 36.4% on employee plans, 16.3% on Medicaid, 13.9% on Medicare, 18.9% on non-group plans, and 3.68% 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 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.3% 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

10.7%

Uninsured

36.4%

Employer Coverage

16.3%

Medicaid

13.9%

Medicare

18.9%

Non-Group

3.68%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Elizabeth City, NC grew by 2.57% from 10.4% to 10.7%.

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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