Chowan Beach is a CDP located in Chowan County North Carolina. Chowan Beach has a 2024 population of 446. Chowan Beach is currently growing at a rate of 7.73% annually and its population has increased by 23.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 360 in 2020.
The average household income in Chowan Beach is $28,810 with a poverty rate of 55.77%. The median age in Chowan Beach is 41.7 years: 57.3 years for males, and 19 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chowan Beach was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 332 | 81.57% |
| Other race | 75 | 18.43% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 231 | 1.76 | 41.6 | 58.4 |
| Non Family | 172 | 1.07 | 33.7 | 66.3 |
| Married | 59 | 3.78 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.78
Average Family Size
1.76
Average Household Size
41.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 72 | 25.99% |
| Associates Degree | 6 | 2.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5 | 1.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 46 | 16.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 75 | 27.08% |
| Some College | 73 | 26.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 202 | 130 | 5 |
| Other Race | 75 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 75 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 64.36%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 2.48%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.1% of Chowan Beach residents speak only English, while 19.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 332 | 227 | 68.37% |
55.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
37.84%
Male Poverty Rate
70.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chowan Beach is White, with 68.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chowan Beach is White, with 68.37% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 68.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 73.42% |
| High School | 26.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $52,414 |
| Households | $22,583 | $28,810 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,567 | $20,713 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.7%
Male Marriage Rate
24.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
34
Number of Veterans
34
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 34 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 10.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
30.5%
Labor Force Participation
20.6%
Employment Rate
32.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
12.29%
Born in Chowan Beach
98.53%
Native Born
1.47%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.47%
Naturalized
98.53% of Chowan Beach residents were born in the United States, with 12.29% having been born in North Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 446 | 32 | 7.73% |
| 2023 | 414 | 32 | 8.38% |
| 2022 | 382 | -21 | -5.21% |
| 2021 | 403 | 43 | 11.94% |
| 2020 | 360 | 0 | 0% |