Elizabeth City, NC

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2020 Population

53,288

0.65% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Burr

Republican Party

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

42.5

2.66% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

12.3%

21.1% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$53,255

6.96% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$168,700

1.57% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

22,293

2.26% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Elizabeth City, NC had a population of 53.3k people with a median age of 42.5 and a median household income of $53,255. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Elizabeth City, NC grew from 52,944 to 53,288, a 0.65% increase and its median household income grew from $49,788 to $53,255, a 6.96% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Elizabeth City, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (59.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (32.6%), White (Hispanic) (2.65%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.12%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.34%).

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.

98.9% of the residents in Elizabeth City, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Elizabeth City, NC are College of the Albemarle (626 degrees awarded in 2020), Elizabeth City State University (241 degrees), and Mid-Atlantic Christian University (65 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Elizabeth City, NC was $168,700, and the homeownership rate was 66.4%.

Most people in Elizabeth City, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.4 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.

Population & Diversity

Elizabeth City, NC is home to a population of 53.3k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2020, 2.8% of Elizabeth City, NC residents were born outside of the country (1.49k people).

In 2020, there were 1.81 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (31.5k people) in Elizabeth City, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.41k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.9%

2020 Citizenship

98.6%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.9% of Elizabeth City, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Elizabeth City, NC was 98.6%, 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)
31.5k ± 42
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
17.4k ± 334
White (Hispanic)
1.41k ± 391

5.01%

Hispanic Population

2.67k people

5.01% of the people in Elizabeth City, NC are hispanic (2.67k 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
224,275 ± 11,501 people
India
74,765 ± 6,689 people
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.

Foreign-Born Population

2.8%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.49k people

3.2%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.69k people

As of 2020, 2.8% of Elizabeth City, NC residents (1.49k 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 Elizabeth City, NC was 3.2%, 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-)
1,296 ± 307
Vietnam
1,258 ± 205
Gulf War (1990s)
755 ± 225

Elizabeth City, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.03 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Elizabeth City, NC employs 22.3k people. The largest industries in Elizabeth City, NC are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,208 people), Retail Trade (2,920 people), and Manufacturing (2,392 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($55,284), Manufacturing ($51,335), and Finance & Insurance ($51,275).

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.

Employment

Occupations

22.3k

2020 Value

± 1,209

2.26%

1 Year growth

± 7.14%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Elizabeth City, NC grew at a rate of 2.26%, from 21.8k employees to 22.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Elizabeth City, NC, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,556 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,103 people), and Management Occupations (2,028 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Elizabeth City, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

22.3k

2020 Value

± 1,209

2.26%

1 Year growth

± 7.14%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Elizabeth City, NC grew at a rate of 2.26%, from 21.8k employees to 22.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Elizabeth City, NC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,208 people), Retail Trade (2,920 people), and Manufacturing (2,392 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

$43,043

Median earning men ± $2,524

$28,969

Median earning women ± $3,302

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Manufacturing ($60,015), Information ($56,477), and Public Administration ($56,314).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,821), Construction ($41,875), and Wholesale Trade ($41,094).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

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

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 $53.9B, 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.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$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.

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
$35.1B
Virginia
$27B
Georgia
$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).

Civics

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.

Senators Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Richard Burr

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

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.

US Representatives Elections

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.

Education

In 2020, universities in Elizabeth City, NC awarded 932 degrees. The student population of Elizabeth City, NC in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,677 male students and 2,998 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Elizabeth City, NC are White (548 and 60.5%), followed by Black or African American (245 and 27%), Unknown (48 and 5.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (31 and 3.42%).

The largest universities in Elizabeth City, NC by number of degrees awarded are College of the Albemarle (626 and 67.2%), Elizabeth City State University (241 and 25.9%), and Mid-Atlantic Christian University (65 and 6.97%).

The most popular majors in Elizabeth City, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (213 and 22.9%), General Business Administration & Management (50 and 5.36%), and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (44 and 4.72%).

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 2020 in Elizabeth City, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 72.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 4,675 (35.9% men and 64.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 4,675 students enrolled in Elizabeth City, NC, 35.9% men and 64.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,119 records, of which 65% were women and 35% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
213 degree-majors awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
44 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
23 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Elizabeth City, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 213 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
626 degrees awarded
Elizabeth City State University
241 degrees awarded
Mid-Atlantic Christian University
65 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was College of the Albemarle with 626 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 380 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Elizabeth City, NC, which is 0.688 times less than the 552 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 548 degrees mean that there were 2.24 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 245 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 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,260) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) 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

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

Measure

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.

Educational Attainment

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

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Elizabeth City, NC was $168,700 in 2020, which is 0.734 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $166,100 to $168,700, a 1.57% increase. The homeownership rate in Elizabeth City, NC is 66.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Elizabeth City, NC have an average commute time of 30.4 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 $53,255. In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Elizabeth City, NC was Wake County, NC with a value of $83,567, followed by Union County, NC and Orange County, NC, with respective values of $82,557 and $74,803.

Housing

Property

$168,700

Median Property Value 2020

±$6,993

$13,731

Median Property Taxes

±$803

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

66.4%

Homeownership

2020

63.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 66.4% of the housing units in Elizabeth City, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.2%.

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 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Elizabeth City, NC was Wake County, NC with a value of $83,567, followed by Union County, NC and Orange County, NC, with respective values of $82,557 and $74,803.

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.

$53,255

Median Household Income

± $1,936

20.7k

Number of Households

± 1,012

In 2020, the median household income of the 20.7k households in Elizabeth City, NC grew to $53,255 from the previous year's value of $49,788.

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

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.

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 2020

Drove Alone (81.8%)
Carpooled (10.4%)
Worked At Home (4.48%)

In 2020, 81.8% of workers in Elizabeth City, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who worked at home (4.48%).

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

30.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Elizabeth City, NC have a longer commute time (30.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 5.47% 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

12.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Elizabeth City, NC (6.18k out of 50.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. 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

88.9% of the population of Elizabeth City, NC has health coverage, with 36.1% on employee plans, 16.8% on Medicaid, 13.8% on Medicare, 18.1% on non-group plans, and 4.08% 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 North Carolina see 1405 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.496% decrease from the previous year (1412 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1718 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 389 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for North Carolina. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

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

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

1,405 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,405 patients per year. This represents a 0.496% decrease from the previous year (1,412 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.

Community Mobility

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

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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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.1%

Uninsured

36.1%

Employer Coverage

16.8%

Medicaid

13.8%

Medicare

18.1%

Non-Group

4.08%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Elizabeth City, NC declined by 5.8% from 11.8% to 11.1%.

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.