Pitt County, NC

County

Demographics of Pitt

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

33.8%

Households with Children

27.6%

School Enrollment K-12

18,607

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.5%
School Age (5-17): 15.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 31.7%
Working Age (35-54): 22.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.5%
Seniors (65+): 14.5%

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: 9.2%
High School / GED: 24.8%
Some College or Associate's: 32.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 33.8%

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: 14.4%
Single Parents: 13.2%
Couples & Adults: 28.9%
Living Alone: 43.5%

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: 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
Asian: 2.0%
Black or African American: 34.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

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: 68.2%
Puerto Rican: 12.5%
Cuban: 2.2%
Dominican: 1.2%
Central American: 7.3%
South American: 5.9%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%

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: 40.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.0%
Other White: 58.5%

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: 52.1%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.7%
Caribbean: 0.6%
Other Black: 46.6%

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: 66.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 26.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.6%

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: 91.5%
Spanish: 5.9%
European & Indo-European: 1.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.0%
Arabic: 0.4%
Other: 0.2%

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: 2.7%
Elementary (1-4): 4.7%
Middle School (5-8): 4.9%
High School (9-12): 5.3%
College / Graduate: 15.6%
Not Enrolled: 66.8%

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

Cities in Pitt County

Neighborhoods in Pitt County

Twin Creek / Galloway Farms

Coxville / Gold Leaf Estates

Stratford / Rock Springs

Wilson Acres / Warren Street

Shamrock Terrace / Devonshire Square

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