Elizabeth City, NC

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

53,242

0.0863% 1-year decline

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

41.8

1.65% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

13.1%

6.66% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$54,867

3.03% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$180,300

6.88% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

22,928

2.85% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Elizabeth City, NC had a population of 53.2k people with a median age of 41.8 and a median household income of $54,867. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Elizabeth City, NC declined from 53,288 to 53,242, a −0.0863% decrease and its median household income grew from $53,255 to $54,867, a 3.03% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Elizabeth City, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (58.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (32.6%), White (Hispanic) (2.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.6%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.35%).

None of the households in Elizabeth City, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

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

The largest universities in Elizabeth City, NC are College of the Albemarle (612 degrees awarded in 2021), Elizabeth City State University (321 degrees), and Mid-Atlantic Christian University (64 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Elizabeth City, NC was $180,300, and the homeownership rate was 66.5%.

Most people in Elizabeth City, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.2 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 53.2k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.73% of Elizabeth City, NC residents were born outside of the country (1.45k people).

In 2021, there were 1.78 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (31k people) in Elizabeth City, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.44k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%

2021 Citizenship

98.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99% of Elizabeth City, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Elizabeth City, NC was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Elizabeth City, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
31k ± 184
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
17.4k ± 255
White (Hispanic)
1.44k ± 374

5.25%

Hispanic Population

2.79k people

5.25% of the people in Elizabeth City, NC are hispanic (2.79k 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
219,250 ± 11,374 people
India
77,157 ± 6,794 people
Honduras
37,868 ± 4,769 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 219,250 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 77,157 and Honduras with 37,868.

Foreign-Born Population

2.73%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.45k people

2.8%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.49k people

As of 2021, 2.73% 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 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Elizabeth City, NC was 2.8%, 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-)
1,438 ± 347
Vietnam
1,279 ± 208
Gulf War (1990s)
733 ± 210

Elizabeth City, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.12 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 (3,602 people), Retail Trade (2,917 people), and Manufacturing (2,436 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($57,984), Wholesale Trade ($52,942), and Finance & Insurance ($52,162).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,490. 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

2021 Value

± 1,267

2.85%

1 Year growth

± 7.53%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Elizabeth City, NC grew at a rate of 2.85%, from 22.3k employees to 22.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Elizabeth City, NC, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,680 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,348 people), and Management Occupations (2,021 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Elizabeth City, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

22.9k

2021 Value

± 1,267

2.85%

1 Year growth

± 7.53%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Elizabeth City, NC grew at a rate of 2.85%, from 22.3k employees to 22.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Elizabeth City, NC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,602 people), Retail Trade (2,917 people), and Manufacturing (2,436 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

$43,187

Median earning men ± $2,580

$31,337

Median earning women ± $1,928

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($61,279), Information ($58,594), and Public Administration ($57,461).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,974), Public Administration ($46,684), and Wholesale Trade ($43,800).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

483
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
291
Retail Trade
284
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$248k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$151k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$93.3k
Manufacturing

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

Domestic Trade

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

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$462B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% 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.

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

South Carolina
$32.8B
Virginia
$26.1B
Georgia
$18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

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 2021, universities in Elizabeth City, NC awarded 997 degrees. The student population of Elizabeth City, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,692 male students and 2,862 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Elizabeth City, NC are White (542 and 56.5%), followed by Black or African American (261 and 27.2%), Unknown (69 and 7.19%), and Hispanic or Latino (42 and 4.38%).

The largest universities in Elizabeth City, NC by number of degrees awarded are College of the Albemarle (612 and 61.4%), Elizabeth City State University (321 and 32.2%), and Mid-Atlantic Christian University (64 and 6.42%).

The most popular majors in Elizabeth City, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (229 and 23%), General Business Administration & Management (88 and 8.83%), and Welding Technology (68 and 6.82%).

The median tuition costs in Elizabeth City, NC are $15,520 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 2021 in Elizabeth City, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 4,554 (37.2% men and 62.8% 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 2021 there were 4,554 students enrolled in Elizabeth City, NC, 37.2% men and 62.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,977 records, of which 63.5% were women and 36.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
229 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
37 degree-majors awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
36 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Elizabeth City, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 229 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
612 degrees awarded
Elizabeth City State University
321 degrees awarded
Mid-Atlantic Christian University
64 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was College of the Albemarle with 612 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 409 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Elizabeth City, NC, which is 0.696 times less than the 588 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 542 degrees mean that there were 2.08 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 261 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 ($15,520) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,326) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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 2021, 0.886% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.756% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.13M), Some college (1.85M), and Bachelors Degree (1.58M).

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 $180,300 in 2021, which is 0.736 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $168,700 to $180,300, a 6.88% increase. The homeownership rate in Elizabeth City, NC is 66.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Elizabeth City, NC have an average commute time of 30.2 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 $54,867. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Elizabeth City, NC was Wake County, NC with a value of $88,471, followed by Union County, NC and Currituck County, NC, with respective values of $88,465 and $79,416.

Housing

Property

$180,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,829

$13,819

Median Property Taxes

±$838

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

66.5%

Homeownership

2021

65.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.5% of the housing units in Elizabeth City, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.4%.

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 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Elizabeth City, NC was Wake County, NC with a value of $88,471, followed by Union County, NC and Currituck County, NC, with respective values of $88,465 and $79,416.

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.

$54,867

Median Household Income

± $2,957

20.8k

Number of Households

± 1,088

In 2021, the median household income of the 20.8k households in Elizabeth City, NC grew to $54,867 from the previous year's value of $53,255.

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

2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.47

2020 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2021, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00774% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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 2021

Drove Alone (79.6%)
Carpooled (11.5%)
Worked At Home (5.15%)

In 2021, 79.6% of workers in Elizabeth City, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.5%) and those who worked at home (5.15%).

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

30.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Elizabeth City, NC have a longer commute time (30.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.16% 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

13.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Elizabeth City, NC (6.61k out of 50.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Elizabeth City, NC is Black, followed by White and 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

89.6% of the population of Elizabeth City, NC has health coverage, with 35.3% on employee plans, 16.9% on Medicaid, 13.8% on Medicare, 19.9% on non-group plans, and 3.63% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1399 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1405 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1710 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 363 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

1,399 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,399 patients per year. This represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1,405 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.5% under 18 years, 18.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.8% 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

10.4%

Uninsured

35.3%

Employer Coverage

16.9%

Medicaid

13.8%

Medicare

19.9%

Non-Group

3.63%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Elizabeth City, NC declined by 6% from 11.1% to 10.4%.

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.