Pamlico County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37137 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,390 | — | #2,328 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,717 | -20.5% | #2,108 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 54.1 years | +39.1% | #80 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $216,800 | -23.1% | #1,229 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $752 | -35.3% | #2,466 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.2% | +20.2% | #1,969 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Pamlico County has a population of 12,390, making it the #2,328 most populous county in the US. The median age is 54.1 years, which is 39.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Pamlico County is $59,717, ranking #2,108 out of 3,222 counties — 20.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.2% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.
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The median home value in Pamlico County is $216,800 (-23.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $752/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.9%.
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91.6% of residents in Pamlico County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.1% below the national rate.
About Pamlico County, North Carolina
Pamlico County, North Carolina has a total population of 12,390, making it the 2,328th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pamlico County is 54.1 years, which is 39.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pamlico County is $59,717, which ranks #2,108 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.
The median home value in Pamlico County is $216,800, 23.1% below the national median. Renters in Pamlico County pay a median gross rent of $752 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pamlico County, 25.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.0 min.
Pamlico County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 73.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (16.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.8%).
All data for Pamlico 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.