Edgecombe County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37065 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 48,736 | — | #1,029 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $51,265 | -31.8% | #2,702 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.7 years | +7.2% | #1,601 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $125,100 | -55.6% | #2,574 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $858 | -26.2% | #1,690 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.7% | +72.5% | #2,815 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Edgecombe County has a population of 48,736, making it the #1,029 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Edgecombe County is $51,265, ranking #2,702 out of 3,222 counties — 31.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.7% and unemployment stands at 8.7%.
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The median home value in Edgecombe County is $125,100 (-55.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $858/mo and the homeownership rate is 60.8%.
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89.0% of residents in Edgecombe County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% below the national rate.
About Edgecombe County, North Carolina
Edgecombe County, North Carolina has a total population of 48,736, making it the 1,029th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Edgecombe County is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Edgecombe County is $51,265, which ranks #2,702 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 31.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7%.
The median home value in Edgecombe County is $125,100, 55.6% below the national median. Renters in Edgecombe County pay a median gross rent of $858 per month. The homeownership rate is 60.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Edgecombe County, 17.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.9 min.
Edgecombe County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 55.5% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (34.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.2%).
All data for Edgecombe 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.