Tyrrell County, North Carolina

NC · FIPS 37177 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 3,423 #3,006 / 3,222
7th
Median Household Income $41,685 -44.5% #3,045 / 3,222
5th
Median Age 47.8 years +22.9% #374 / 3,222
88th
Median Home Value $164,500 -41.6% #1,922 / 3,222
40th
Median Gross Rent $644 -44.6% #2,960 / 3,222
8th
Poverty Rate 18.7% +48.5% #2,541 / 3,222
21th

Demographics

Tyrrell County has a population of 3,423, making it the #3,006 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.8 years, which is 22.9% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

94.3%
Native Born
5.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Tyrrell County is $41,685, ranking #3,045 out of 3,222 counties — 44.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.7% and unemployment stands at 2.8%.

Median Household Income
$41,685 −44.5% vs nat'l
Rank #3,045 of 3,222
5th percentile
Per Capita Income
$23,668 −42.6% vs nat'l
Rank #3,034 of 3,222
6th percentile
Poverty Rate
18.7% +48.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,541 of 3,222
21th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.8% −46.8% vs nat'l
Rank #588 of 3,222
82th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.0% −61.3% vs nat'l
Rank #3,022 of 3,222
6th percentile
Mean Commute Time
40.0 min +45.0% vs nat'l
Rank #61 of 3,222
98th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Tyrrell County is $164,500 (-41.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $644/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.8%.

Median Home Value
$164,500 −41.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,922 of 3,222
40th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$644 −44.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,960 of 3,222
8th percentile
Homeownership Rate
77.8% +20.9% vs nat'l
Rank #987 of 3,222
69th percentile
77.8% Homeownership

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Health

86.1% of residents in Tyrrell County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.2% below the national rate.

86.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
86.1% −6.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,791 of 3,222
13th percentile

About Tyrrell County, North Carolina

Tyrrell County, North Carolina has a total population of 3,423, making it the 3,006th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Tyrrell County is 47.8 years, which is 22.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Tyrrell County is $41,685, which ranks #3,045 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 44.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8%.

The median home value in Tyrrell County is $164,500, 41.6% below the national median. Renters in Tyrrell County pay a median gross rent of $644 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Tyrrell County, 13.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 61.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 40.0 min.

Tyrrell County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 57.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (32.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.7%).

All data for Tyrrell 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.