Edenton is a town located in Chowan County North Carolina. Edenton has a 2024 population of 4,495. Edenton is currently growing at a rate of 0.22% annually and its population has increased by 0.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,454 in 2020.
The average household income in Edenton is $61,219 with a poverty rate of 35.72%. The median age in Edenton is 46.4 years: 40.5 years for males, and 54.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Edenton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,597 | 57.97% |
| White | 1,867 | 41.67% |
| Two or more races | 16 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,960 | 2.16 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
| Non Family | 658 | 1.04 | 48 | 52 |
| Married | 607 | 2.58 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Female | 502 | 2.92 | 31.9 | 68.1 |
| Male | 193 | 2.64 | 47.7 | 52.3 |
2.65
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
52.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 361 | 10.33% |
| Associates Degree | 476 | 13.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 457 | 13.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 368 | 10.53% |
| High School Graduate | 1,311 | 37.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 159 | 4.55% |
| Some College | 362 | 10.36% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,002 | 1,614 | 34 |
| White | 1,476 | 1,346 | 781 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 14 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.19%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 83.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,257 | $0 | $48,015 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,417 | $0 | $58,839 |
| High School Graduate | $21,250 | $22,264 | $20,040 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $23,683 | $31,318 | $22,520 |
| Some College | $23,540 | $0 | $22,734 |
$23,683
Average Earnings
$31,318
Average Male
$22,520
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.07% of Edenton residents speak only English, while 0.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,535 | 1,195 | 47.14% |
| White | 1,721 | 329 | 19.12% |
35.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.29%
Male Poverty Rate
42.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Edenton is Black, with 47.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Edenton is White, with 19.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 54.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 69.38% |
| High School | 33.36% |
| Some College | 28.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.28% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 77.44% |
| Female Employed | 20.49% |
| Male Employed | 15.37% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $40,809 | $67,584 |
| Households | $42,721 | $61,219 |
| Married Families | $74,291 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,019 | $47,392 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.6%
Male Marriage Rate
30.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
285
Number of Veterans
271
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 156 |
| First Gulf War | 63 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 114 |
| 75+ | 80 |
| 35 to 54 | 77 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 187 | 11.78% |
| Black | 98 | 4.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.5%
Labor Force Participation
52.2%
Employment Rate
9.3%
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
67.86%
Born in Edenton
99.13%
Native Born
0.87%
Foreign Born
0.25%
Non Citizen
0.63%
Naturalized
99.13% of Edenton residents were born in the United States, with 67.86% having been born in North Carolina. 0.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,546 | 10 | 0.22% |
| 2028 | 4,536 | 10 | 0.22% |
| 2027 | 4,526 | 11 | 0.24% |
| 2026 | 4,515 | 10 | 0.22% |
| 2025 | 4,505 | 10 | 0.22% |
| 2024 | 4,495 | 10 | 0.22% |
| 2023 | 4,485 | -10 | -0.22% |
| 2022 | 4,495 | 32 | 0.72% |
| 2021 | 4,463 | 9 | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 4,454 | -155 | -3.36% |
| 2019 | 4,609 | -39 | -0.84% |
| 2018 | 4,648 | -14 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 4,662 | -73 | -1.54% |
| 2016 | 4,735 | -8 | -0.17% |
| 2015 | 4,743 | -90 | -1.86% |
| 2014 | 4,833 | -79 | -1.61% |
| 2013 | 4,912 | -20 | -0.41% |
| 2012 | 4,932 | -54 | -1.08% |
| 2011 | 4,986 | 7 | 0.14% |
| 2010 | 4,979 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,394 | 126 | 2.39% |
| 1990 | 5,268 | -89 | -1.66% |
| 1980 | 5,357 | 591 | 12.4% |
| 1970 | 4,766 | 308 | 6.91% |
| 1960 | 4,458 | -10 | -0.22% |
| 1950 | 4,468 | 633 | 16.51% |
| 1940 | 3,835 | 272 | 7.63% |
| 1930 | 3,563 | 786 | 28.3% |
| 1920 | 2,777 | -12 | -0.43% |
| 1910 | 2,789 | -257 | -8.44% |
| 1900 | 3,046 | -1,500 | -33% |