Pitt County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37147 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 177,193 | — | #386 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,188 | -22.6% | #2,247 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 33.0 years | -15.2% | #3,079 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $208,900 | -25.9% | #1,315 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $993 | -14.6% | #1,018 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.8% | +57.4% | #2,657 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Pitt County has a population of 177,193, making it the #386 most populous county in the US. The median age is 33.0 years, which is 15.2% below the national median.
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The median household income in Pitt County is $58,188, ranking #2,247 out of 3,222 counties — 22.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.8% and unemployment stands at 7.7%.
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The median home value in Pitt County is $208,900 (-25.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $993/mo and the homeownership rate is 51.4%.
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90.0% of residents in Pitt County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.8% below the national rate.
About Pitt County, North Carolina
Pitt County, North Carolina has a total population of 177,193, making it the 386th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pitt County is 33.0 years, which is 15.2% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pitt County is $58,188, which ranks #2,247 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7%.
The median home value in Pitt County is $208,900, 25.9% below the national median. Renters in Pitt County pay a median gross rent of $993 per month. The homeownership rate is 51.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pitt County, 33.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 0.4% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.8 min.
Pitt County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 51.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (34.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.9%).
All data for Pitt 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.