Elizabeth City, NC

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Elizabeth City

Neighborhood

Pasquotank, NC

Oxford Heights / Jethro Park

Ulster Gardens / Briarwood

Old Weeksville / Brookridge Terrace

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Elizabeth City

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

27.2%

Households with Children

24.7%

School Enrollment K-12

1,804

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.3%
School Age (5-17): 14.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 27.9%
Working Age (35-54): 22.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.2%
Seniors (65+): 18.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 13.7%
High School / GED: 25.1%
Some College or Associate's: 33.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 27.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 10.7%
Single Parents: 14.0%
Couples & Adults: 33.5%
Living Alone: 41.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 42.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
Asian: 1.1%
Black or African American: 45.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 41.4%
Puerto Rican: 15.2%
Cuban: 5.6%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 21.7%
South American: 9.2%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 42.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.2%
Other White: 57.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 70.0%
Sub-Saharan African: 2.0%
Caribbean: 0.2%
Other Black: 27.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 50.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 45.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 93.9%
Spanish: 3.9%
European & Indo-European: 0.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.1%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.9%
Elementary (1-4): 4.0%
Middle School (5-8): 4.1%
High School (9-12): 4.8%
College / Graduate: 11.1%
Not Enrolled: 73.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources