Area Code 252

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Area Code 252 Map

Area Code 252 Overview

1,062,465
TOTAL POPULATION
517,863
MALE POPULATION
544,602
FEMALE POPULATION
95.09
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.16
FEMALES / 100 MALES
46.0
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,098
PER CAPITA INCOME
$70,855
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$55,349
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
26.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
73.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,270
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
75.19
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
489,949
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Area Code 252

The most populous races in Area Code 252 are White / Caucasian (607,732 | 57.2%), Black / African American (353,570 | 33.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (76,615 | 7.2%).
Race in Area Code 252
Race# Population% Population
Asian11,1331.1%
Black / African American353,57033.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific6210.1%
Hispanic or Latino76,6157.2%
Native / Alaskan6,3060.6%
White / Caucasian607,73257.2%
Two or more Races48,8634.6%
Some other Race34,2403.2%
Total1,062,465100.0%

Ancestry in Area Code 252

The most populous ancestries reported in Area Code 252 are English (118,225 | 11.1%), American (107,050 | 10.1%), Irish (69,643 | 6.6%), German (65,407 | 6.2%), and Mexican (49,128 | 4.6%), together accounting for 38.5% of all Area Code 252 residents.
Ancestry in Area Code 252
Ancestry# Population% Population
African7,4040.7%
Alaska Native40.0%
Alaskan Athabascan140.0%
Albanian780.0%
Aleut60.0%
American107,05010.1%
Apache1510.0%
Arab2,9640.3%
Argentinean2850.0%
Armenian2510.0%
Australian1510.0%
Austrian6830.1%
Bahamian900.0%
Bangladeshi1290.0%
Barbadian950.0%
Basque120.0%
Belgian1640.0%
Belizean170.0%
Bermudan160.0%
Bhutanese2,2460.2%
Blackfeet6390.1%
Bolivian700.0%
Brazilian2490.0%
British4,6880.4%
British West Indian560.0%
Bulgarian640.0%
Burmese1,7770.2%
Cajun220.0%
Cambodian320.0%
Canadian8910.1%
Celtic1340.0%
Central American8,1080.8%
Central American Indian4850.1%
Cherokee4,1780.4%
Cheyenne180.0%
Chickasaw320.0%
Chilean3900.0%
Chinese740.0%
Chippewa620.0%
Choctaw240.0%
Colombian1,4480.1%
Comanche80.0%
Costa Rican1780.0%
Creek1010.0%
Croatian3870.0%
Crow20.0%
Cuban1,9930.2%
Czech8730.1%
Czechoslovakian3330.0%
Danish1,0400.1%
Delaware640.0%
Dominican9910.1%
Dutch5,0940.5%
Dutch West Indian340.0%
Eastern European1,6520.2%
Ecuadorian4360.0%
Egyptian1460.0%
English118,22511.1%
Estonian110.0%
Ethiopian460.0%
European13,3881.3%
Fijian1100.0%
Filipino550.0%
Finnish4850.1%
French12,5251.2%
French American Indian380.0%
French Canadian2,4600.2%
German65,4076.2%
Ghanaian960.0%
Greek1,4460.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro3700.0%
Guatemalan3,3470.3%
Guyanese750.0%
Haitian1,0100.1%
Honduran1,8050.2%
Hungarian1,9740.2%
Icelander260.0%
Indian (Asian)2,2580.2%
Indonesian9880.1%
Inupiat870.0%
Iranian370.0%
Iraqi400.0%
Irish69,6436.6%
Iroquois2240.0%
Israeli430.0%
Italian22,7302.1%
Jamaican2,2080.2%
Japanese2980.0%
Jordanian740.0%
Kenyan2520.0%
Korean3,7440.4%
Laotian1290.0%
Latvian190.0%
Lebanese7680.1%
Liberian920.0%
Lithuanian4900.1%
Lumbee1,5890.2%
Luxembourger780.0%
Macedonian70.0%
Malaysian590.0%
Maltese210.0%
Mexican49,1284.6%
Mexican American Indian2970.0%
Mongolian540.0%
Moroccan1090.0%
Native Hawaiian9670.1%
Navajo2050.0%
Nepalese230.0%
New Zealander240.0%
Nicaraguan2180.0%
Nigerian9440.1%
Northern European7910.1%
Norwegian3,1190.3%
Osage330.0%
Ottawa80.0%
Pakistani4530.0%
Palestinian8510.1%
Panamanian1750.0%
Paraguayan860.0%
Pennsylvania German1250.0%
Peruvian1,2010.1%
Polish10,2081.0%
Portuguese1,3220.1%
Potawatomi920.0%
Pueblo20.0%
Puerto Rican8,9320.8%
Romanian3700.0%
Russian1,8220.2%
Salvadoran2,2440.2%
Samoan5650.1%
Scandinavian1,3560.1%
Scotch-Irish12,6321.2%
Scottish15,3081.4%
Seminole40.0%
Serbian1470.0%
Sioux1670.0%
Slavic2920.0%
Slovak8840.1%
Slovene1370.0%
Somali110.0%
South African590.0%
South American4,6290.4%
South American Indian830.0%
Spaniard4580.0%
Spanish2910.0%
Spanish American320.0%
Spanish American Indian190.0%
Sri Lankan1,9900.2%
Subsaharan African9,3480.9%
Sudanese290.0%
Swedish3,3220.3%
Swiss8300.1%
Syrian970.0%
Thai2,1930.2%
Tlingit-Haida1700.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian2350.0%
Tsimshian220.0%
Turkish2990.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander690.0%
Ugandan950.0%
Ukrainian1,2690.1%
Uruguayan50.0%
Ute100.0%
Venezuelan6630.1%
Welsh3,3910.3%
West Indian7730.1%
Yugoslavian1150.0%
Yuman40.0%
Yup'ik30.0%
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Immigrants in Area Code 252

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Area Code 252 came from Latin America (27,677 | 2.6%), Central America (22,120 | 2.1%), Mexico (17,607 | 1.7%), Asia (8,659 | 0.8%), and Europe (4,109 | 0.4%), together accounting for 7.5% of all Area Code 252 residents.
Immigrants in Area Code 252
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan420.0%
Africa1,5140.1%
Albania180.0%
Argentina2710.0%
Asia8,6590.8%
Australia1130.0%
Austria40.0%
Azores200.0%
Bahamas850.0%
Bangladesh120.0%
Barbados170.0%
Belgium270.0%
Belize160.0%
Bolivia390.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina460.0%
Brazil1740.0%
Bulgaria390.0%
Cambodia1030.0%
Cameroon90.0%
Canada1,1330.1%
Caribbean2,5240.2%
Central America22,1202.1%
Chile3500.0%
China8270.1%
Colombia9050.1%
Costa Rica930.0%
Croatia360.0%
Cuba6140.1%
Czechoslovakia450.0%
Denmark320.0%
Dominican Republic4440.0%
Eastern Africa3320.0%
Eastern Asia2,0480.2%
Eastern Europe1,0010.1%
Ecuador1080.0%
Egypt1210.0%
El Salvador1,1160.1%
England5420.1%
Ethiopia400.0%
Europe4,1090.4%
France1810.0%
Germany1,2500.1%
Ghana1440.0%
Greece320.0%
Guatemala2,0330.2%
Guyana150.0%
Haiti1370.0%
Honduras1,0060.1%
Hong Kong520.0%
Hungary870.0%
India1,2810.1%
Indonesia20.0%
Iran270.0%
Iraq870.0%
Ireland290.0%
Israel570.0%
Italy710.0%
Jamaica9570.1%
Japan7070.1%
Jordan970.0%
Kazakhstan80.0%
Kenya2060.0%
Korea5140.1%
Laos1110.0%
Latin America27,6772.6%
Latvia170.0%
Lebanon360.0%
Liberia950.0%
Malaysia1050.0%
Mexico17,6071.7%
Middle Africa850.0%
Nepal120.0%
Netherlands830.0%
Nicaragua1340.0%
Nigeria3500.0%
Northern Africa1590.0%
Northern Europe1,3440.1%
Norway180.0%
Oceania2430.0%
Pakistan3550.0%
Panama870.0%
Peru5760.1%
Philippines1,5940.2%
Poland1910.0%
Portugal310.0%
Romania1050.0%
Russia1440.0%
Saudi Arabia110.0%
Scotland1000.0%
Sierra Leone90.0%
South Africa960.0%
South America3,0330.3%
South Central Asia1,7850.2%
South Eastern Asia3,8040.4%
Southern Europe1700.0%
Spain160.0%
Sri Lanka480.0%
Sudan370.0%
Sweden110.0%
Switzerland190.0%
Syria40.0%
Taiwan860.0%
Thailand2840.0%
Trinidad and Tobago2210.0%
Turkey2220.0%
Uganda370.0%
Ukraine2200.0%
Uruguay260.0%
Venezuela4470.0%
Vietnam1,0200.1%
West Indies150.0%
Western Africa6200.1%
Western Asia9670.1%
Western Europe1,5940.2%
Yemen4170.0%
Zaire760.0%
Zimbabwe410.0%
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Sex and Age in Area Code 252

Sex and Age in Area Code 252

The most populous age groups in Area Code 252 are 20 to 24 Years (37,665 | 7.3%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (40,718 | 7.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Area Code 252
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years29,134 (5.6%)27,007 (5.0%)
5 to 9 Years29,539 (5.7%)29,616 (5.4%)
10 to 14 Years35,312 (6.8%)31,677 (5.8%)
15 to 19 Years35,080 (6.8%)33,538 (6.2%)
20 to 24 Years37,665 (7.3%)35,534 (6.5%)
25 to 29 Years33,702 (6.5%)32,000 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Years30,072 (5.8%)31,228 (5.7%)
35 to 39 Years30,851 (6.0%)29,002 (5.3%)
40 to 44 Years28,617 (5.5%)31,852 (5.9%)
45 to 49 Years30,319 (5.9%)31,391 (5.8%)
50 to 54 Years32,528 (6.3%)33,750 (6.2%)
55 to 59 Years34,506 (6.7%)38,368 (7.0%)
60 to 64 Years37,139 (7.2%)40,718 (7.5%)
65 to 69 Years32,858 (6.3%)37,603 (6.9%)
70 to 74 Years26,853 (5.2%)30,944 (5.7%)
75 to 79 Years16,724 (3.2%)21,301 (3.9%)
80 to 84 Years9,218 (1.8%)14,058 (2.6%)
85 Years and over7,746 (1.5%)15,015 (2.8%)
Total517,863 (100.0%)544,602 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Area Code 252

Median Family Size in Area Code 252

The median family size in Area Code 252 is 2.89 persons per family, with single female/mother families (66,150 | 24.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.10353 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (20,824 | 7.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.73 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Area Code 252
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple188,499 (68.4%)2.85
Single Male/Father20,824 (7.6%)2.73
Single Female/Mother66,150 (24.0%)3.10
Total Families275,473 (100.0%)2.89

Median Household Size in Area Code 252

The median household size in Area Code 252 is 2.34 persons per household, with single female/mother households (66,150 | 15.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.31107 persons per household. non-family households (159,499 | 36.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.20 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Area Code 252
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple188,499 (43.3%)2.87
Single Male/Father20,824 (4.8%)3.09
Single Female/Mother66,150 (15.2%)3.31
Non-family159,499 (36.7%)1.20
Total Households434,972 (100.0%)2.34

Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 252

Out of a total of 434,972 households in Area Code 252, 275,473 (63.3%) are family households, while 159,499 (36.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 137,679, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 134,193.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 252
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-134,193 (30.8%)
2-Person Households137,679 (31.7%)20,508 (4.7%)
3-Person Households62,931 (14.5%)3,048 (0.7%)
4-Person Households44,775 (10.3%)1,448 (0.3%)
5-Person Households19,863 (4.6%)212 (0.1%)
6-Person Households6,858 (1.6%)48 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households3,367 (0.8%)42 (0.0%)
Total275,473 (63.3%)159,499 (36.7%)

Female Fertility in Area Code 252

Fertility by Age in Area Code 252

Average fertility rate in Area Code 252 is 78.2 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 158.6 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 77.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Area Code 252
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years357 (3.0%)132.1
20 to 34 years9,122 (77.7%)158.6
35 to 50 years2,261 (19.3%)45.7
Total11,740 (100.0%)78.2

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 252

40.7% of women with births (11,740) in Area Code 252 are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 66.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 252
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)357 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years3,088 (33.9%)6,034 (66.1%)
35 to 50 years687 (30.4%)1,574 (69.6%)
Total4,773 (40.7%)6,967 (59.3%)

Fertility by Education in Area Code 252

Average fertility rate in Area Code 252 is 78.2 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 253.6 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 95.6 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 39.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Area Code 252
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School992 (8.5%)118.6
High School Diploma3,611 (30.8%)133.6
College or Associate's Degree4,594 (39.1%)95.6
Bachelor's Degree1,370 (11.7%)157.0
Graduate Degree1,173 (10.0%)253.6
Total11,740 (100.0%)78.2

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 252

59.3% of women with births in Area Code 252 are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 34.4% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 90.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 252
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School93 (9.4%)899 (90.6%)
High School Diploma530 (14.7%)3,081 (85.3%)
College or Associate's Degree1,447 (31.5%)3,147 (68.5%)
Bachelor's Degree389 (28.4%)981 (71.6%)
Graduate Degree404 (34.4%)769 (65.6%)
Total4,773 (40.7%)6,967 (59.3%)

Income in Area Code 252

Income Overview in Area Code 252

Per Capita Income in Area Code 252 is $31,098, while median incomes of families and households are $70,855 and $55,349 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,062,465$31,098
Median Family Income275,473$70,855
Mean Family Income275,473$14,441,081
Median Household Income434,972$55,349
Mean Household Income434,972$12,752,997
Income Deficit275,473$10,270
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,062,46526.40%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,062,46573.61¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,062,46575.19

Earnings by Sex in Area Code 252

Average Earnings in Area Code 252 are $34,840, $41,475 for men and $31,616 for women, a difference of 23.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Area Code 252
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male263,990 (51.1%)$41,475
Female253,053 (48.9%)$31,616
Total517,043 (100.0%)$34,840

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 252

The most common earnings brackets in Area Code 252 are $100,000+ for men (28,072 | 10.6%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (20,803 | 8.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 252
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less12,806 (4.9%)15,770 (6.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9998,204 (3.1%)11,326 (4.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4999,226 (3.5%)10,996 (4.3%)
$7,500 to $9,9996,085 (2.3%)9,293 (3.7%)
$10,000 to $12,4998,104 (3.1%)10,060 (4.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9996,616 (2.5%)9,588 (3.8%)
$15,000 to $17,4996,270 (2.4%)9,699 (3.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9995,864 (2.2%)8,564 (3.4%)
$20,000 to $22,4996,640 (2.5%)8,661 (3.4%)
$22,500 to $24,9999,033 (3.4%)10,699 (4.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99918,899 (7.2%)20,803 (8.2%)
$30,000 to $34,99918,753 (7.1%)19,627 (7.8%)
$35,000 to $39,99915,429 (5.8%)16,036 (6.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99915,080 (5.7%)16,137 (6.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99914,665 (5.6%)13,311 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $54,99911,568 (4.4%)10,469 (4.1%)
$55,000 to $64,99921,321 (8.1%)17,405 (6.9%)
$65,000 to $74,99917,429 (6.6%)10,709 (4.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99923,926 (9.1%)12,712 (5.0%)
$100,000+28,072 (10.6%)11,188 (4.4%)
Total263,990 (100.0%)253,053 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 252

Average earnings in Area Code 252 are $7,378,289 for men and $5,506,397 for women, a difference of 25.4%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $6,511,948, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $2,538,230. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $5,272,205, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $1,258,291.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 252
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$2,538,230$1,258,291
High School Diploma$5,740,452$3,423,775
College or Associate's Degree$6,511,948$4,753,555
Bachelor's Degree$6,418,086$5,272,205
Graduate Degree$4,709,189$4,551,858
Total$7,378,289$5,506,397

Family Income in Area Code 252

Family Income Brackets in Area Code 252

According to the Area Code 252 family income data, there are 10,136,855 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 3,679.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,272,961 families (462.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Area Code 252
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002,543,718923.4%
$10,000 to $14,9991,272,961462.1%
$15,000 to $24,9993,997,9401,451.3%
$25,000 to $34,9994,117,4951,494.7%
$35,000 to $49,9995,787,6882,101.0%
$50,000 to $74,99910,136,8553,679.8%
$75,000 to $99,9998,112,9552,945.1%
$100,000 to $149,9998,186,2312,971.7%
$150,000 to $199,9993,743,4031,358.9%
$200,000+2,512,865912.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 252

7+ person families (2,900 | 1.1%) account for the highest median family income in Area Code 252 with $96,819 per family, while 2-person families (145,797 | 52.9%) have the highest median income of $34,331 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 252
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families145,797 (52.9%)$68,663
3-Person Families62,165 (22.6%)$77,520
4-Person Families41,067 (14.9%)$96,306
5-Person Families17,779 (6.5%)$92,765
6-Person Families5,765 (2.1%)$95,802
7+ Person Families2,900 (1.1%)$96,819
Total275,473 (100.0%)$70,855

Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 252

The median family income in Area Code 252 is $70,855, with families comprising 3+ earners (22,694) having the highest median family income of $123,949, while families with no earners (54,894) have the lowest median family income of $46,740, accounting for 8.2% and 19.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 252
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners54,894 (19.9%)$46,740
1 Earner95,179 (34.5%)$55,936
2 Earners102,706 (37.3%)$96,944
3+ Earners22,694 (8.2%)$123,949
Total275,473 (100.0%)$70,855

Household Income in Area Code 252

Household Income Brackets in Area Code 252

With 14,993,920 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Area Code 252, accounting for 3,447.1% of all households. In contrast, only 2,931,276 households (673.9%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Area Code 252
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0004,872,5561,120.2%
$10,000 to $14,9994,499,7851,034.5%
$15,000 to $24,9998,934,7602,054.1%
$25,000 to $34,9998,377,5611,926.0%
$35,000 to $49,99910,177,0402,339.7%
$50,000 to $74,99914,993,9203,447.1%
$75,000 to $99,9999,794,6992,251.8%
$100,000 to $149,99910,294,9172,366.8%
$150,000 to $199,9994,725,1011,086.3%
$200,000+2,931,276673.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 252

The median household income in Area Code 252 is $55,349, with the highest median household income of $69,636 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 158,941 households (36.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $46,667, with 138,310 households (31.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 252
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years19,779 (4.5%)$46,769
25 to 44 Years117,942 (27.1%)$67,474
45 to 64 Years158,941 (36.5%)$69,636
65+ Years138,310 (31.8%)$46,667
Total434,972 (100.0%)$55,349

Poverty in Area Code 252

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 252

With 15.6% poverty level for males and 18.8% for females among the residents of Area Code 252, under 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 8,151 males (28.5%) and 12,954 females (28.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 252
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8,151 (28.5%)7,232 (27.3%)
5 Years1,495 (25.6%)1,394 (26.4%)
6 to 11 Years9,193 (25.5%)9,709 (26.4%)
12 to 14 Years3,807 (17.8%)3,815 (21.4%)
15 Years1,291 (19.8%)1,921 (28.5%)
16 and 17 Years2,880 (21.5%)2,508 (19.7%)
18 to 24 Years10,356 (22.9%)12,954 (28.9%)
25 to 34 Years8,292 (13.7%)13,930 (22.1%)
35 to 44 Years7,222 (12.9%)10,775 (17.7%)
45 to 54 Years6,396 (10.6%)8,971 (13.8%)
55 to 64 Years9,920 (14.2%)11,422 (14.5%)
65 to 74 Years5,328 (9.1%)7,487 (11.0%)
75 Years and over3,054 (9.3%)8,372 (17.6%)
Total77,385 (15.6%)100,490 (18.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 252

According to the poverty statistics in Area Code 252, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 90.9% of males and 89.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 252
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years20,429 (71.5%)19,247 (72.7%)
5 Years4,351 (74.4%)3,882 (73.6%)
6 to 11 Years26,900 (74.5%)27,006 (73.6%)
12 to 14 Years17,625 (82.2%)14,010 (78.6%)
15 Years5,232 (80.2%)4,807 (71.5%)
16 and 17 Years10,539 (78.5%)10,198 (80.3%)
18 to 24 Years34,829 (77.1%)31,818 (71.1%)
25 to 34 Years52,097 (86.3%)49,126 (77.9%)
35 to 44 Years48,783 (87.1%)49,932 (82.3%)
45 to 54 Years54,012 (89.4%)55,921 (86.2%)
55 to 64 Years60,072 (85.8%)67,285 (85.5%)
65 to 74 Years53,316 (90.9%)60,433 (89.0%)
75 Years and over29,705 (90.7%)39,219 (82.4%)
Total417,890 (84.4%)432,884 (81.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 252

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Area Code 252 show that 5.4% or 10,210 of the total 188,499 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 25.9%, comprising of 244 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.3%, which includes 5,354 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 252
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children118,718 (95.7%)5,354 (4.3%)
1 or 2 Children48,906 (94.4%)2,897 (5.6%)
3 or 4 Children9,966 (85.3%)1,715 (14.7%)
5 or more Children699 (74.1%)244 (25.9%)
Total178,289 (94.6%)10,210 (5.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 252

According to the poverty data in Area Code 252, 19.2% or 3,993 single-father households and 30.8% or 20,373 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 508 households (38.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 465 households (86.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 252
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children1,058 (11.1%)2,560 (10.6%)
1 or 2 Children2,401 (24.4%)12,943 (37.5%)
3 or 4 Children508 (38.4%)4,405 (63.5%)
5 or more Children26 (28.9%)465 (86.1%)
Total3,993 (19.2%)20,373 (30.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 252

The poverty data for Area Code 252 shows that 10,210 of the married-couple family households (5.4%) and 24,366 of the single-parent households (28.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 244 households (25.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 491 household (77.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 252
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children5,354 (4.3%)3,618 (10.7%)
1 or 2 Children2,897 (5.6%)15,344 (34.6%)
3 or 4 Children1,715 (14.7%)4,913 (59.5%)
5 or more Children244 (25.9%)491 (77.9%)
Total10,210 (5.4%)24,366 (28.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Area Code 252

Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 252

Among the 458,859 employed individuals in Area Code 252, private company employees (293,418 | 63.9%), local government employees (35,127 | 7.7%), and state government employees (32,747 | 7.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 252
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees293,41863.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)17,4603.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)26,1675.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations30,1466.6%
Local Government Employees35,1277.7%
State Government Employees32,7477.1%
Federal Government Employees22,5374.9%
Unpaid Family Workers1,2570.3%
Total458,859100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Area Code 252

According to the labor force statistics for Area Code 252, out of the total population over 16 years of age (866,879), 56.5% or 489,960 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.6% or 37,237 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 83.3% or 54,703 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 2,377.3% or 586,504 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Area Code 252
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years24,673 (44.6%)586,504 (2,377.3%)
20 to 24 Years59,153 (80.8%)1,262,008 (2,133.5%)
25 to 29 Years54,706 (83.3%)784,824 (1,434.7%)
30 to 34 Years48,987 (79.9%)664,628 (1,356.8%)
35 to 44 Years97,040 (80.6%)972,535 (1,002.2%)
45 to 54 Years99,424 (77.7%)643,453 (647.2%)
55 to 59 Years49,880 (68.4%)276,247 (553.8%)
60 to 64 Years40,543 (52.1%)183,322 (452.2%)
65 to 74 Years33,923 (26.5%)201,542 (594.1%)
75 Years and over8,272 (9.8%)32,368 (391.3%)
Total489,949 (56.5%)37,257 (7.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 252

According to labor force statistics for Area Code 252, 72.3% of individuals (380,487) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (526,043) are in the labor force, with 922.4% or 3,509,612 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 82.1% or 101,977 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 1,488.5% or 508,248 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 252
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School34,147 (57.2%)887,935 (1,488.5%)
High School Diploma113,924 (71.7%)1,744,350 (1,097.6%)
College / Associate Degree142,430 (77.7%)1,508,368 (823.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher101,979 (82.1%)403,459 (324.7%)
Total380,509 (72.3%)4,852,221 (922.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Area Code 252

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 252 are Community & Social Service (46,290 | 10.1%), Management (43,984 | 9.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (31,300 | 6.8%), Education Instruction & Library (29,026 | 6.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (19,432 | 4.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Area Code 252

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 252, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (87.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (73.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (70.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (78.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (78.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (78.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Area Code 252
OccupationMaleFemale
Management24,739 (56.2%)19,245 (43.8%)
Business & Financial7,257 (43.4%)9,465 (56.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science14,182 (73.0%)5,250 (27.0%)
Computers & Mathematics5,985 (70.2%)2,540 (29.8%)
Architecture & Engineering6,153 (87.8%)854 (12.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science2,044 (52.4%)1,856 (47.6%)
Community & Social Service 13,349 (28.8%)32,941 (71.2%)
Education, Arts & Media3,329 (36.6%)5,761 (63.4%)
Legal Services & Support1,376 (47.7%)1,510 (52.3%)
Education Instruction & Library6,393 (22.0%)22,633 (78.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2,251 (42.6%)3,037 (57.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating6,657 (21.3%)24,643 (78.7%)
Health Technologists4,043 (21.2%)14,997 (78.8%)
Total (Category)66,184 (42.0%)91,544 (58.0%)
Total (Overall)232,681 (50.7%)225,926 (49.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Area Code 252 are Food Preparation & Serving (26,114 | 5.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (19,007 | 4.1%), Healthcare Support (17,606 | 3.8%), Security & Protection (11,617 | 2.5%), and Personal Care & Service (9,864 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Area Code 252

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Area Code 252, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (77.2%), Security & Protection (74.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (69.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (91.8%), Personal Care & Service (75.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (55.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Area Code 252
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,435 (8.2%)16,171 (91.8%)
Security & Protection8,608 (74.1%)3,009 (25.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention3,158 (69.3%)1,399 (30.7%)
Law Enforcement5,450 (77.2%)1,610 (22.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving11,630 (44.5%)14,484 (55.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance12,215 (64.3%)6,792 (35.7%)
Personal Care & Service2,460 (24.9%)7,404 (75.1%)
Total (Category)36,348 (43.2%)47,860 (56.8%)
Total (Overall)232,681 (50.7%)225,926 (49.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Area Code 252 are Office & Administration (47,679 | 10.4%), and Sales & Related (43,551 | 9.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Area Code 252

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Area Code 252
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related18,883 (43.4%)24,668 (56.6%)
Office & Administration10,574 (22.2%)37,105 (77.8%)
Total (Category)29,457 (32.3%)61,773 (67.7%)
Total (Overall)232,681 (50.7%)225,926 (49.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Area Code 252 are Construction & Extraction (23,691 | 5.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (18,245 | 4.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (5,320 | 1.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Area Code 252

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Area Code 252
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry4,377 (82.3%)943 (17.7%)
Construction & Extraction22,521 (95.1%)1,170 (4.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair17,677 (96.9%)568 (3.1%)
Total (Category)44,575 (94.3%)2,681 (5.7%)
Total (Overall)232,681 (50.7%)225,926 (49.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Area Code 252 are Production (38,750 | 8.5%), Material Moving (20,535 | 4.5%), and Transportation (18,900 | 4.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Area Code 252

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Area Code 252
OccupationMaleFemale
Production24,518 (63.3%)14,232 (36.7%)
Transportation16,078 (85.1%)2,822 (14.9%)
Material Moving15,521 (75.6%)5,014 (24.4%)
Total (Category)56,117 (71.8%)22,068 (28.2%)
Total (Overall)232,681 (50.7%)225,926 (49.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 252

Employment Industries in Area Code 252

The major employment industries in Area Code 252 include Health Care & Social Assistance (67,765 | 14.8%), Manufacturing (59,719 | 13.0%), Retail Trade (54,292 | 11.8%), Educational Services (42,002 | 9.2%), and Accommodation & Food Services (35,976 | 7.8%).
Employment Industries in Area Code 252

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 252

The Area Code 252 industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (95.1%), Construction (88.5%), and Utilities (83.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (83.9%), Educational Services (72.4%), and Finance & Insurance (68.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 252
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting7,991 (79.6%)2,044 (20.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction1,276 (95.1%)66 (4.9%)
Construction29,550 (88.5%)3,827 (11.5%)
Manufacturing39,662 (66.4%)20,057 (33.6%)
Wholesale Trade7,532 (75.7%)2,420 (24.3%)
Retail Trade26,555 (48.9%)27,737 (51.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing14,248 (73.4%)5,171 (26.6%)
Utilities2,802 (83.4%)558 (16.6%)
Information2,955 (56.3%)2,290 (43.7%)
Finance & Insurance4,977 (32.0%)10,600 (68.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing4,702 (53.0%)4,164 (47.0%)
Professional & Scientific9,764 (52.6%)8,809 (47.4%)
Enterprise Management179 (75.5%)58 (24.5%)
Administrative & Support11,338 (61.6%)7,070 (38.4%)
Educational Services11,580 (27.6%)30,422 (72.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance10,932 (16.1%)56,833 (83.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation3,715 (57.3%)2,770 (42.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services16,131 (44.8%)19,845 (55.2%)
Public Administration16,021 (58.6%)11,338 (41.4%)
Total232,681 (50.7%)225,926 (49.3%)

Education in Area Code 252

School Enrollment in Area Code 252

The most common levels of schooling among the 243,377 students in Area Code 252 are college / undergraduate (55,932 | 23.0%), high school (52,451 | 21.5%), and middle school (52,107 | 21.4%).
School Enrollment in Area Code 252
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool13,2805.5%
Kindergarten12,0445.0%
Elementary School47,70119.6%
Middle School52,10721.4%
High School52,45121.5%
College / Undergraduate55,93223.0%
Graduate / Professional9,8624.1%
Total243,377100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 252

Out of a total of 243,377 students who are enrolled in schools in Area Code 252, 33,649 (13.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 209,728 (86.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 3,253 (31.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 33,763 (89.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 252
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds7,239 (69.0%)3,253 (31.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old47,511 (86.4%)7,499 (13.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds58,072 (88.9%)7,274 (11.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds33,763 (89.2%)4,093 (10.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds18,347 (88.6%)2,364 (11.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds22,267 (87.4%)3,214 (12.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds11,596 (82.8%)2,408 (17.2%)
35 Years and over10,919 (75.4%)3,558 (24.6%)
Total209,728 (86.2%)33,649 (13.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 252

Business (33,022 | 17.8%), education (32,926 | 17.7%), science & technology (21,286 | 11.5%), arts & humanities (16,328 | 8.8%), and bio, nature & agricultural (12,544 | 6.8%) are the most common fields of study among 185,766 individuals in Area Code 252 who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 252
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics6,3113.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural12,5446.8%
Physical & Health Sciences5,6563.0%
Psychology9,0254.9%
Social Sciences12,2786.6%
Engineering9,1194.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies1,4800.8%
Science & Technology21,28611.5%
Business33,02217.8%
Education32,92617.7%
Literature & Languages6,0273.2%
Liberal Arts & History9,2455.0%
Visual & Performing Arts5,4282.9%
Communications5,0912.7%
Arts & Humanities16,3288.8%
Total185,766100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Area Code 252

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 252

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Area Code 252 are males with 2 vehicles (90,164, accounting for 38.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (81,597, making up 40.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 252
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle6,208 (2.7%)6,971 (3.2%)
1 Vehicle37,243 (16.0%)48,291 (21.8%)
2 Vehicles90,164 (38.7%)81,597 (36.9%)
3 Vehicles58,374 (25.1%)49,868 (22.5%)
4 Vehicles28,238 (12.1%)24,328 (11.0%)
5 or more Vehicles12,690 (5.4%)10,327 (4.7%)
Total232,917 (100.0%)221,382 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Area Code 252

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Area Code 252 are 10 to 14 minutes (73,563 commuters, 17.3%), 15 to 19 minutes (69,875 commuters, 16.4%), and 5 to 9 minutes (55,499 commuters, 13.0%).
Commute Time in Area Code 252
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes17,0904.0%
5 to 9 Minutes55,49913.0%
10 to 14 Minutes73,56317.3%
15 to 19 Minutes69,87516.4%
20 to 24 Minutes51,96112.2%
25 to 29 Minutes24,1215.7%
30 to 34 Minutes46,83211.0%
35 to 39 Minutes11,6002.7%
40 to 44 Minutes12,0462.8%
45 to 59 Minutes29,0486.8%
60 to 89 Minutes23,0445.4%
90 or more Minutes11,5832.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 252

The most common commute times in Area Code 252 are 15 to 19 minutes (34,780 commuters, 15.8%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (38,878 commuters, 18.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 252
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes8,647 (3.9%)8,443 (4.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes25,672 (11.7%)29,827 (14.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes34,685 (15.7%)38,878 (18.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes34,780 (15.8%)35,095 (17.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes26,449 (12.0%)25,512 (12.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes11,685 (5.3%)12,436 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes24,570 (11.2%)22,262 (10.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes6,390 (2.9%)5,210 (2.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes7,175 (3.3%)4,871 (2.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes17,615 (8.0%)11,433 (5.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes14,970 (6.8%)8,074 (3.9%)
90 or more Minutes7,810 (3.5%)3,773 (1.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 252

The most frequent times of departure to work in Area Code 252 are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (31,058, 14.1%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (32,165, 15.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 252
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM15,120 (6.9%)7,042 (3.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM11,592 (5.3%)5,982 (2.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM15,476 (7.0%)7,628 (3.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM27,156 (12.3%)15,104 (7.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM23,604 (10.7%)20,761 (10.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM31,058 (14.1%)32,165 (15.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM22,854 (10.4%)31,795 (15.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM22,108 (10.0%)24,397 (11.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM8,246 (3.7%)11,231 (5.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM9,169 (4.2%)12,860 (6.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM3,889 (1.8%)6,222 (3.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM2,058 (0.9%)2,267 (1.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM14,302 (6.5%)13,515 (6.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM13,816 (6.3%)14,845 (7.2%)
Total220,448 (100.0%)205,814 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Area Code 252

Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 252

Of the total 434,972 dwellings in Area Code 252, owner-occupied units account for 282,020 (64.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 152,952 (35.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 252
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units282,02064.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units152,95235.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units434,972100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 252

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 252
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household134,19330.8%
2-Person Household158,18736.4%
3-Person Household65,97915.2%
4+ Person Household76,61317.6%
Total Housing Units434,972100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 252

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 252
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household75,566 (56.3%)58,627 (43.7%)
2-Person Household114,554 (72.4%)43,633 (27.6%)
3-Person Household40,993 (62.1%)24,986 (37.9%)
4+ Person Household50,907 (66.4%)25,706 (33.6%)
Total Housing Units282,020 (64.8%)152,952 (35.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 252

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 252
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School26,109 (50.8%)25,327 (49.2%)
High School Diploma74,765 (61.8%)46,216 (38.2%)
College/Associate Degree98,525 (63.6%)56,275 (36.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher82,621 (76.7%)25,134 (23.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 252

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 252
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years75,17217.3%
35 to 44 Years62,54914.4%
45 to 54 Years69,99516.1%
55 to 64 Years88,94620.4%
65 to 74 Years81,40618.7%
75 to 84 Years40,9739.4%
85 Years and Over15,9313.7%
Total434,972100.0%

Housing Finances in Area Code 252

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 252

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 252
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied282,020 (64.8%)$11,276,946
Renter-Occupied152,952 (35.2%)$4,971,392
Average434,972 (100.0%)$9,464,658

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 252

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 252
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0005,715 (2.0%)11,770 (7.7%)
$5,000 to $9,9993,697 (1.3%)7,217 (4.7%)
$10,000 to $14,9999,694 (3.4%)17,214 (11.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99911,682 (4.1%)10,973 (7.2%)
$20,000 to $24,99910,568 (3.7%)10,870 (7.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99923,234 (8.2%)19,568 (12.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99934,005 (12.1%)24,716 (16.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99951,637 (18.3%)24,591 (16.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99941,665 (14.8%)13,090 (8.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99951,034 (18.1%)9,156 (6.0%)
$150,000 or more39,089 (13.9%)3,787 (2.5%)
Total282,020 (100.0%)152,952 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 252

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 252
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30020,792 (7.4%)7,666 (5.0%)
$300 to $49948,728 (17.3%)11,092 (7.2%)
$500 to $79954,494 (19.3%)37,111 (24.3%)
$800 to $99928,893 (10.2%)32,576 (21.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49962,540 (22.2%)38,589 (25.2%)
$1,500 to $1,99936,265 (12.9%)9,326 (6.1%)
$2,000 to $2,49915,483 (5.5%)2,088 (1.4%)
$2,500 to $2,9997,830 (2.8%)705 (0.5%)
$3,000 or more6,995 (2.5%)511 (0.3%)
Total282,020 (100.0%)152,952 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Area Code 252

Housing Structures in Area Code 252

Housing Structures in Area Code 252
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached279,48264.2%
Single Unit, Attached14,6173.4%
2 Unit Apartments13,2553.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments12,5252.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments16,4263.8%
10 or more Apartments20,3494.7%
Mobile Home / Other78,31818.0%
Total434,972100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 252

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 252
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached221,089 (79.1%)58,393 (20.9%)
Single Unit, Attached5,305 (36.3%)9,312 (63.7%)
2 Unit Apartments940 (7.1%)12,315 (92.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments949 (7.6%)11,576 (92.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,433 (8.7%)14,993 (91.3%)
10 or more Apartments588 (2.9%)19,761 (97.1%)
Mobile Home / Other51,716 (66.0%)26,602 (34.0%)
Total282,020 (64.8%)152,952 (35.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 252

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 252
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room395 (0.1%)3,930 (2.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms5,190 (1.8%)26,548 (17.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms91,770 (32.5%)84,375 (55.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms113,480 (40.2%)30,538 (20.0%)
8 or more Rooms71,185 (25.2%)7,561 (4.9%)
Total282,020 (100.0%)152,952 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 252

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 252
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas40,498 (14.4%)13,740 (9.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas44,038 (15.6%)11,550 (7.5%)
Electricity188,768 (66.9%)123,186 (80.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene4,156 (1.5%)2,211 (1.5%)
Coal or Coke6 (0.0%)41 (0.0%)
All other Fuels3,273 (1.2%)841 (0.5%)
No Fuel Used1,281 (0.4%)1,383 (0.9%)
Total282,020 (100.0%)152,952 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 252

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 252
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle8,890 (3.2%)23,060 (15.1%)
1 Vehicle67,445 (23.9%)67,711 (44.3%)
2 Vehicles108,921 (38.6%)43,694 (28.6%)
3 or more Vehicles96,764 (34.3%)18,487 (12.1%)
Total282,020 (100.0%)152,952 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Area Code 252

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Area Code 252

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units125,840156,180
Median Property Value$21,024,699$31,757,600
Median Household Income$7,927,445$27,557
Monthly Housing Costs$79,184$6,738
Real Estate Taxes$174,767$3,308

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 252

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 252
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00024,830 (19.7%)7,130 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $99,99926,607 (21.1%)21,282 (13.6%)
$100,000 to $299,99951,729 (41.1%)89,322 (57.2%)
$300,000 to $499,99914,985 (11.9%)27,423 (17.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9995,119 (4.1%)6,687 (4.3%)
$750,000 to $999,9991,405 (1.1%)2,548 (1.6%)
$1,000,000 or more1,165 (0.9%)1,788 (1.1%)
Total125,840 (100.0%)156,180 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 252

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 252
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0006,179 (4.9%)3,523 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $24,99921,688 (17.2%)3,233 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99913,480 (10.7%)10,256 (6.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99917,666 (14.0%)9,754 (6.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99923,090 (18.3%)16,339 (10.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99916,651 (13.2%)28,547 (18.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99915,554 (12.4%)25,014 (16.0%)
$150,000 or more11,532 (9.2%)35,480 (22.7%)
Total125,840 (100.0%)156,180 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 252

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 252
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x56,115 (44.6%)12,547,887 (8,034.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x18,254 (14.5%)62,978 (40.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x12,227 (9.7%)37,574 (24.1%)
4.0x or more37,521 (29.8%)19,895 (12.7%)
Total125,840 (100.0%)156,180 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 252

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 252
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80042,340 (33.7%)634 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,49937,030 (29.4%)26,708 (17.1%)
$800 to $1,49940,331 (32.1%)52,657 (33.7%)
Total125,840 (100.0%)156,180 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Area Code 252

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 252

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 252
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years64,393 (95.3%)3,212 (4.8%)
6 to 18 Years158,448 (93.6%)10,783 (6.4%)
19 to 25 Years75,913 (81.5%)17,282 (18.5%)
26 to 34 Years86,835 (78.8%)23,392 (21.2%)
35 to 44 Years93,483 (81.4%)21,318 (18.6%)
45 to 54 Years105,674 (84.8%)19,013 (15.2%)
55 to 64 Years133,474 (89.8%)15,180 (10.2%)
65 to 74 Years125,810 (99.4%)754 (0.6%)
75 Years and older80,172 (99.8%)178 (0.2%)
Total924,202 (89.3%)111,112 (10.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 252

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 252
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born64,393 (95.3%)3,212 (4.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen158,448 (93.6%)10,783 (6.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen75,913 (81.5%)17,282 (18.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 252

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 252
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000148,263 (85.6%)24,952 (14.4%)
$25,000 to $49,999187,208 (86.3%)29,797 (13.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999160,988 (88.2%)21,542 (11.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999130,286 (89.3%)15,579 (10.7%)
$100,000 and over287,160 (94.0%)18,342 (6.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 252

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 252
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 637,172 (55.0%)30,186 (44.7%)
6 to 18 Years78,100 (46.2%)89,189 (52.7%)
19 to 25 Years17,831 (19.1%)61,216 (65.7%)
25 to 34 Years23,056 (20.9%)69,016 (62.6%)
35 to 44 Years18,741 (16.3%)80,008 (69.7%)
45 to 54 Years20,496 (16.4%)91,486 (73.4%)
55 to 64 Years36,471 (24.5%)109,359 (73.6%)
65 to 74 Years122,044 (96.4%)77,738 (61.4%)
75 Years and over79,546 (99.0%)50,420 (62.7%)
Total433,457 (41.9%)658,618 (63.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 252

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 252
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years447 (1.5%)174 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years7,615 (9.0%)4,408 (5.5%)
18 to 34 Years8,564 (8.0%)9,299 (8.3%)
35 to 64 Years32,019 (17.4%)34,805 (17.1%)
65 to 74 Years17,056 (29.1%)18,821 (27.7%)
75 Years and over16,112 (49.2%)24,791 (52.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Area Code 252

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 252: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years333 (1.1%)167 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years745 (0.9%)571 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years994 (0.9%)1,129 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years8,580 (4.7%)4,990 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years7,870 (13.4%)4,720 (7.0%)
75 Years and over8,988 (27.4%)8,934 (18.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 252: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years190 (0.6%)57 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years675 (0.8%)922 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years1,500 (1.4%)2,206 (2.0%)
35 to 64 Years6,004 (3.3%)8,240 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,997 (5.1%)3,228 (4.8%)
75 Years and over2,778 (8.5%)4,637 (9.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 252: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years6,431 (7.6%)3,086 (3.8%)
18 to 34 Years6,132 (5.8%)5,720 (5.1%)
35 to 64 Years10,708 (5.8%)11,922 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years3,733 (6.4%)3,833 (5.6%)
75 Years and over4,064 (12.4%)7,509 (15.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 252: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years609 (0.7%)702 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years1,618 (1.5%)1,914 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years16,778 (9.1%)22,594 (11.1%)
65 to 74 Years9,460 (16.1%)13,242 (19.5%)
75 Years and over8,962 (27.4%)17,933 (37.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 252: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,457 (1.7%)806 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years1,078 (1.0%)1,116 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years6,336 (3.4%)6,730 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,892 (4.9%)3,870 (5.7%)
75 Years and over3,630 (11.1%)6,775 (14.2%)

Technology Access in Area Code 252

Computing Device Access in Area Code 252

Computing Device Access in Area Code 252
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop308,80871.0%
Smartphone360,32082.8%
Tablet236,22554.3%
No Computing Device44,72810.3%
Total434,972100.0%

Internet Access in Area Code 252

Internet Access in Area Code 252
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet8060.2%
Broadband Home278,91464.1%
Cellular Data Only56,31613.0%
Satellite Internet28,3766.5%
No Internet80,25718.4%
Total434,972100.0%

Area Code 252 Summary

Geography

Area code 252 is located in the eastern part of North Carolina, covering the Outer Banks and the northeastern part of the state. It includes the cities of Greenville, New Bern, Rocky Mount, and Elizabeth City.

Social

Area code 252 is home to a diverse population, with a mix of rural and urban communities. The area is known for its beautiful beaches, outdoor activities, and cultural attractions.

Economics

Area code 252 is an economically diverse region, with a mix of industries including agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. The area is home to several major employers, including East Carolina University, Vidant Medical Center, and the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.

Demographics

Area code 252 is home to a population of over 1.2 million people, with a median age of 38. The area is predominantly white, with African Americans making up the largest minority group. The median household income is $45,000, and the poverty rate is 17%.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Area Code 252?
Total Population of Area Code 252 is 1,062,465.
What is the Total Male Population of Area Code 252?
Total Male Population of Area Code 252 is 517,863.
What is the Total Female Population of Area Code 252?
Total Female Population of Area Code 252 is 544,602.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Area Code 252?
There are 95.09 Males per 100 Females in Area Code 252.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Area Code 252?
There are 105.16 Females per 100 Males in Area Code 252.
What is the Median Population Age in Area Code 252?
Median Population Age in Area Code 252 is 46.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Area Code 252
Average Family Size in Area Code 252 is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Area Code 252
Average Household Size in Area Code 252 is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Area Code 252?
Per Capita income in Area Code 252 is $31,098.
What is the Median Family Income in Area Code 252?
Median Family Income in Area Code 252 is $70,855.
What is the Median Household income in Area Code 252?
Median Household Income in Area Code 252 is $55,349.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 252?
Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 252 is 26.4%.
Women in Area Code 252 earn 73.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Area Code 252?
Family Income Deficit in Area Code 252 is $10,270.
Families that are below poverty line in Area Code 252 earn $10,270 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 252?
Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 252 is 75.19.
How Large is the Labor Force in Area Code 252?
There are 489,949 People in the Labor Forcein in Area Code 252.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Area Code 252?
56.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Area Code 252.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Area Code 252?
Unemployment Rate in Area Code 252 is 7.6%.