Pasquotank County, NC

County

Demographics of Pasquotank

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

27.5%

Households with Children

29.4%

School Enrollment K-12

3,996

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.2%
School Age (5-17): 15.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.4%
Working Age (35-54): 23.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.3%
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: 10.6%
High School / GED: 26.8%
Some College or Associate's: 35.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 27.6%

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: 16.0%
Single Parents: 13.4%
Couples & Adults: 38.7%
Living Alone: 31.9%

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: 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
Asian: 1.4%
Black or African American: 34.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.3%
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: 50.1%
Puerto Rican: 20.1%
Cuban: 3.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 12.7%
South American: 5.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%

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: 41.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 58.1%

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: 66.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 1.7%
Caribbean: 0.1%
Other Black: 31.7%

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: 51.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 45.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.2%

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: 96.1%
Spanish: 2.1%
European & Indo-European: 0.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.2%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.3%

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: 3.1%
Elementary (1-4): 4.8%
Middle School (5-8): 4.0%
High School (9-12): 4.8%
College / Graduate: 8.6%
Not Enrolled: 74.7%

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

Cities in Pasquotank County

Neighborhoods in Pasquotank County

Neighborhood

Pasquotank, NC

Ulster Gardens / Briarwood

Old Weeksville / Brookridge Terrace

Hickory Acres / Brite Meadows

Oxford Heights / Jethro Park

Pine View / Pine Lakes

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