Chowan County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37041 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,836 | — | #2,236 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,864 | -28.3% | #2,541 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 48.6 years | +24.9% | #319 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $235,800 | -16.4% | #1,029 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $681 | -41.4% | #2,829 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.1% | +51.5% | #2,578 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Chowan County has a population of 13,836, making it the #2,236 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.6 years, which is 24.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Chowan County is $53,864, ranking #2,541 out of 3,222 counties — 28.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.1% and unemployment stands at 4.1%.
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The median home value in Chowan County is $235,800 (-16.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $681/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.5%.
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91.8% of residents in Chowan County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.1% above the national rate.
About Chowan County, North Carolina
Chowan County, North Carolina has a total population of 13,836, making it the 2,236th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Chowan County is 48.6 years, which is 24.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Chowan County is $53,864, which ranks #2,541 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 28.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1%.
The median home value in Chowan County is $235,800, 16.4% below the national median. Renters in Chowan County pay a median gross rent of $681 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Chowan County, 25.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 25.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.9 min.
Chowan County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 60.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (32.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.0%).
All data for Chowan County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.