Elizabeth City, NC

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Elizabeth City Overview

18,570
TOTAL POPULATION
8,454
MALE POPULATION
10,116
FEMALE POPULATION
83.57
MALES / 100 FEMALES
119.66
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$26,894
PER CAPITA INCOME
$68,704
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$50,155
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
16.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
83.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$8,942
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
8,770
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Elizabeth City Zip Codes

Elizabeth City Area Codes

Race in Elizabeth City

The most populous races in Elizabeth City are Black / African American (9,171 | 49.4%), White / Caucasian (7,412 | 39.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (1,587 | 8.6%).
Race in Elizabeth City
Race# Population% Population
Asian2561.4%
Black / African American9,17149.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific110.1%
Hispanic or Latino1,5878.6%
Native / Alaskan1000.5%
White / Caucasian7,41239.9%
Two or more Races1,2016.5%
Some other Race4192.3%
Total18,570100.0%

Ancestry in Elizabeth City

The most populous ancestries reported in Elizabeth City are Irish (1,338 | 7.2%), English (1,248 | 6.7%), German (1,166 | 6.3%), American (1,108 | 6.0%), and Puerto Rican (736 | 4.0%), together accounting for 30.1% of all Elizabeth City residents.
Ancestry in Elizabeth City
Ancestry# Population% Population
African870.5%
American1,1086.0%
Austrian30.0%
British440.2%
Central American1560.8%
Cherokee480.3%
Croatian110.1%
Cuban90.1%
Czechoslovakian180.1%
Danish510.3%
Dutch730.4%
Eastern European70.0%
English1,2486.7%
European460.3%
French1590.9%
French Canadian150.1%
German1,1666.3%
Haitian300.2%
Honduran1560.8%
Hungarian1430.8%
Indian (Asian)330.2%
Irish1,3387.2%
Israeli70.0%
Italian4512.4%
Jamaican430.2%
Korean1350.7%
Lithuanian500.3%
Lumbee380.2%
Mexican4532.4%
Mexican American Indian240.1%
Mongolian100.1%
Native Hawaiian110.1%
Nigerian170.1%
Northern European120.1%
Pennsylvania German110.1%
Peruvian100.1%
Polish3451.9%
Portuguese400.2%
Puerto Rican7364.0%
Russian130.1%
Scandinavian310.2%
Scotch-Irish1490.8%
Scottish2921.6%
South American1801.0%
Sri Lankan860.5%
Subsaharan African1040.6%
Swedish1400.7%
Swiss60.0%
Thai330.2%
Tlingit-Haida1700.9%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian130.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander130.1%
Ukrainian130.1%
Venezuelan1700.9%
Welsh850.5%
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Immigrants in Elizabeth City

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Elizabeth City came from Latin America (295 | 1.6%), Central America (253 | 1.4%), Mexico (226 | 1.2%), Asia (211 | 1.1%), and South Eastern Asia (141 | 0.8%), together accounting for 6.1% of all Elizabeth City residents.
Immigrants in Elizabeth City
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa170.1%
Asia2111.1%
Canada20.0%
Caribbean420.2%
Central America2531.4%
China330.2%
Eastern Asia330.2%
Eastern Europe130.1%
England80.0%
Europe680.4%
Germany110.1%
Honduras270.2%
India200.1%
Iran100.1%
Israel70.0%
Jamaica80.0%
Latin America2951.6%
Mexico2261.2%
Netherlands140.1%
Nigeria170.1%
Northern Europe300.2%
Philippines550.3%
South Central Asia300.2%
South Eastern Asia1410.8%
Taiwan220.1%
Trinidad and Tobago340.2%
Ukraine130.1%
Vietnam860.5%
Western Africa170.1%
Western Asia70.0%
Western Europe250.1%
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Sex and Age in Elizabeth City

Sex and Age in Elizabeth City

The most populous age groups in Elizabeth City are 20 to 24 Years (805 | 9.5%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (958 | 9.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Elizabeth City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years601 (7.1%)655 (6.5%)
5 to 9 Years554 (6.6%)429 (4.2%)
10 to 14 Years683 (8.1%)603 (6.0%)
15 to 19 Years731 (8.6%)783 (7.7%)
20 to 24 Years805 (9.5%)792 (7.8%)
25 to 29 Years642 (7.6%)698 (6.9%)
30 to 34 Years680 (8.0%)687 (6.8%)
35 to 39 Years486 (5.8%)545 (5.4%)
40 to 44 Years535 (6.3%)958 (9.5%)
45 to 49 Years270 (3.2%)393 (3.9%)
50 to 54 Years504 (6.0%)480 (4.7%)
55 to 59 Years380 (4.5%)626 (6.2%)
60 to 64 Years363 (4.3%)634 (6.3%)
65 to 69 Years421 (5.0%)424 (4.2%)
70 to 74 Years288 (3.4%)361 (3.6%)
75 to 79 Years177 (2.1%)480 (4.7%)
80 to 84 Years212 (2.5%)248 (2.5%)
85 Years and over122 (1.4%)320 (3.2%)
Total8,454 (100.0%)10,116 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Elizabeth City

Median Family Size in Elizabeth City

The median family size in Elizabeth City is 3.00 persons per family, with single female/mother families (1,312 | 31.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.41 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (236 | 5.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.43 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Elizabeth City
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,684 (63.4%)2.86
Single Male/Father236 (5.6%)2.43
Single Female/Mother1,312 (31.0%)3.41
Total Families4,232 (100.0%)3.00

Median Household Size in Elizabeth City

The median household size in Elizabeth City is 2.39 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,312 | 18.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.59 persons per household. non-family households (2,871 | 40.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.35 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Elizabeth City
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,684 (37.8%)2.89
Single Male/Father236 (3.3%)2.58
Single Female/Mother1,312 (18.5%)3.59
Non-family2,871 (40.4%)1.35
Total Households7,103 (100.0%)2.39

Household Size by Marriage Status in Elizabeth City

Out of a total of 7,103 households in Elizabeth City, 4,232 (59.6%) are family households, while 2,871 (40.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,097, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,474.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Elizabeth City
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,474 (34.8%)
2-Person Households2,097 (29.5%)312 (4.4%)
3-Person Households1,121 (15.8%)11 (0.2%)
4-Person Households477 (6.7%)34 (0.5%)
5-Person Households448 (6.3%)34 (0.5%)
6-Person Households62 (0.9%)6 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households27 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,232 (59.6%)2,871 (40.4%)

Female Fertility in Elizabeth City

Fertility by Age in Elizabeth City

Average fertility rate in Elizabeth City is 88.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 122.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 60.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Elizabeth City
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years266 (60.6%)122.0
35 to 50 years173 (39.4%)85.0
Total439 (100.0%)88.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Elizabeth City

52.6% of women with births (439) in Elizabeth City are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 50.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 43.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Elizabeth City
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years133 (50.0%)133 (50.0%)
35 to 50 years98 (56.7%)75 (43.3%)
Total231 (52.6%)208 (47.4%)

Fertility by Education in Elizabeth City

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Elizabeth City
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma181 (41.2%)203.0
College or Associate's Degree154 (35.1%)65.0
Bachelor's Degree64 (14.6%)86.0
Graduate Degree40 (9.1%)77.0
Total439 (100.0%)88.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Elizabeth City

47.4% of women with births in Elizabeth City are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 64.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Elizabeth City
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma110 (60.8%)71 (39.2%)
College or Associate's Degree55 (35.7%)99 (64.3%)
Bachelor's Degree26 (40.6%)38 (59.4%)
Graduate Degree40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total231 (52.6%)208 (47.4%)

Income in Elizabeth City

Income Overview in Elizabeth City

Per Capita Income in Elizabeth City is $26,894, while median incomes of families and households are $68,704 and $50,155 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income18,570$26,894
Median Family Income4,232$68,704
Mean Family Income4,232$79,307
Median Household Income7,103$50,155
Mean Household Income7,103$66,773
Income Deficit4,232$8,942
Wage / Income Gap (%)18,57016.39%
Wage / Income Gap ($)18,57083.61¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index18,5700.45

Earnings by Sex in Elizabeth City

Average Earnings in Elizabeth City are $33,856, $38,068 for men and $31,828 for women, a difference of 16.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Elizabeth City
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male4,126 (45.9%)$38,068
Female4,866 (54.1%)$31,828
Total8,992 (100.0%)$33,856

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Elizabeth City

The most common earnings brackets in Elizabeth City are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (549 | 13.3%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (571 | 11.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Elizabeth City
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less201 (4.9%)298 (6.1%)
$2,500 to $4,999172 (4.2%)117 (2.4%)
$5,000 to $7,499122 (3.0%)304 (6.2%)
$7,500 to $9,999121 (2.9%)111 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $12,49963 (1.5%)144 (3.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999122 (3.0%)247 (5.1%)
$15,000 to $17,49954 (1.3%)132 (2.7%)
$17,500 to $19,99962 (1.5%)220 (4.5%)
$20,000 to $22,49987 (2.1%)75 (1.5%)
$22,500 to $24,999162 (3.9%)185 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $29,999454 (11.0%)336 (6.9%)
$30,000 to $34,999330 (8.0%)571 (11.7%)
$35,000 to $39,999249 (6.0%)200 (4.1%)
$40,000 to $44,999137 (3.3%)335 (6.9%)
$45,000 to $49,999245 (5.9%)274 (5.6%)
$50,000 to $54,999158 (3.8%)164 (3.4%)
$55,000 to $64,999208 (5.0%)165 (3.4%)
$65,000 to $74,999433 (10.5%)278 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999549 (13.3%)534 (11.0%)
$100,000+197 (4.8%)176 (3.6%)
Total4,126 (100.0%)4,866 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Elizabeth City

Average earnings in Elizabeth City are $46,338 for men and $34,333 for women, a difference of 25.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $53,776, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $45,192. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $52,476, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $13,352.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Elizabeth City
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$45,192$32,599
College or Associate's Degree$49,271$30,649
Bachelor's Degree$46,520$41,025
Graduate Degree$53,776$52,476
Total$46,338$34,333

Family Income in Elizabeth City

Family Income Brackets in Elizabeth City

According to the Elizabeth City family income data, there are 753 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.8% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 68 families (1.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Elizabeth City
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002125.0%
$10,000 to $14,9991694.0%
$15,000 to $24,9993478.2%
$25,000 to $34,9993478.2%
$35,000 to $49,99949911.8%
$50,000 to $74,99971516.9%
$75,000 to $99,99975317.8%
$100,000 to $149,99951612.2%
$150,000 to $199,99960514.3%
$200,000+681.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Elizabeth City

5-person families (432 | 10.2%) account for the highest median family income in Elizabeth City with $138,000 per family, while 2-person families (2,241 | 52.9%) have the highest median income of $39,792 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Elizabeth City
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,241 (52.9%)$79,583
3-Person Families1,044 (24.7%)$57,381
4-Person Families437 (10.3%)$42,796
5-Person Families432 (10.2%)$138,000
6-Person Families78 (1.8%)$67,700
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total4,232 (100.0%)$68,704

Family Income by Number of Earners in Elizabeth City

The median family income in Elizabeth City is $68,704, with families comprising 3+ earners (262) having the highest median family income of $153,120, while families with no earners (623) have the lowest median family income of $22,966, accounting for 6.2% and 14.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Elizabeth City
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners623 (14.7%)$22,966
1 Earner1,588 (37.5%)$48,097
2 Earners1,759 (41.6%)$100,917
3+ Earners262 (6.2%)$153,120
Total4,232 (100.0%)$68,704

Household Income in Elizabeth City

Household Income Brackets in Elizabeth City

With 1,200 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Elizabeth City, accounting for 16.9% of all households. In contrast, only 114 households (1.6%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Elizabeth City
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003985.6%
$10,000 to $14,9995547.8%
$15,000 to $24,99993813.2%
$25,000 to $34,99978111.0%
$35,000 to $49,99985912.1%
$50,000 to $74,9991,20016.9%
$75,000 to $99,9991,00214.1%
$100,000 to $149,9995978.4%
$150,000 to $199,9996539.2%
$200,000+1141.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Elizabeth City

The median household income in Elizabeth City is $50,155, with the highest median household income of $68,185 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,448 households (34.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $35,872, with 2,012 households (28.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Elizabeth City
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years400 (5.6%)$40,938
25 to 44 Years2,448 (34.5%)$68,185
45 to 64 Years2,243 (31.6%)$51,212
65+ Years2,012 (28.3%)$35,872
Total7,103 (100.0%)$50,155

Poverty in Elizabeth City

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Elizabeth City

With 19.1% poverty level for males and 18.8% for females among the residents of Elizabeth City, 16 and 17 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 75 males (47.2%) and 202 females (56.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Elizabeth City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years74 (12.6%)77 (11.8%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years205 (33.2%)72 (14.2%)
12 to 14 Years136 (28.4%)202 (56.9%)
15 Years34 (23.4%)19 (17.1%)
16 and 17 Years75 (47.2%)64 (27.8%)
18 to 24 Years190 (26.9%)131 (23.6%)
25 to 34 Years89 (6.9%)172 (12.6%)
35 to 44 Years137 (13.6%)244 (16.2%)
45 to 54 Years149 (19.8%)190 (22.2%)
55 to 64 Years245 (33.2%)295 (23.4%)
65 to 74 Years101 (14.4%)123 (15.8%)
75 Years and over35 (7.8%)137 (14.6%)
Total1,470 (19.1%)1,726 (18.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Elizabeth City

According to the poverty statistics in Elizabeth City, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Elizabeth City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years514 (87.4%)578 (88.2%)
5 Years54 (100.0%)65 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years413 (66.8%)436 (85.8%)
12 to 14 Years343 (71.6%)153 (43.1%)
15 Years111 (76.5%)92 (82.9%)
16 and 17 Years84 (52.8%)166 (72.2%)
18 to 24 Years517 (73.1%)424 (76.4%)
25 to 34 Years1,199 (93.1%)1,193 (87.4%)
35 to 44 Years870 (86.4%)1,259 (83.8%)
45 to 54 Years602 (80.2%)666 (77.8%)
55 to 64 Years493 (66.8%)965 (76.6%)
65 to 74 Years599 (85.6%)655 (84.2%)
75 Years and over416 (92.2%)798 (85.4%)
Total6,215 (80.9%)7,450 (81.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Elizabeth City

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Elizabeth City show that 8.2% or 220 of the total 2,684 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 9.1%, comprising of 158 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Elizabeth City
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,583 (90.9%)158 (9.1%)
1 or 2 Children768 (92.5%)62 (7.5%)
3 or 4 Children113 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,464 (91.8%)220 (8.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Elizabeth City

According to the poverty data in Elizabeth City, 26.3% or 62 single-father households and 30.3% or 398 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 41 households (78.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 73 households (46.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Elizabeth City
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children21 (13.2%)62 (12.3%)
1 or 2 Children41 (78.8%)263 (40.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)73 (46.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total62 (26.3%)398 (30.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Elizabeth City

The poverty data for Elizabeth City shows that 220 of the married-couple family households (8.2%) and 460 of the single-parent households (29.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 158 households (9.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 304 household (43.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Elizabeth City
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children158 (9.1%)83 (12.6%)
1 or 2 Children62 (7.5%)304 (43.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)73 (40.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total220 (8.2%)460 (29.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Elizabeth City

Employment by Class of Employer in Elizabeth City

Among the 8,015 employed individuals in Elizabeth City, private company employees (4,372 | 54.5%), state government employees (816 | 10.2%), and not-for-profit organizations (724 | 9.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Elizabeth City
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees4,37254.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3053.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4155.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations7249.0%
Local Government Employees6908.6%
State Government Employees81610.2%
Federal Government Employees6808.5%
Unpaid Family Workers130.2%
Total8,015100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Elizabeth City

According to the labor force statistics for Elizabeth City, out of the total population over 16 years of age (14,789), 59.3% or 8,770 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.3% or 728 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 91.0% or 2,297 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 40.1% or 141 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Elizabeth City
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years352 (28.0%)141 (40.1%)
20 to 24 Years1,000 (62.6%)99 (9.9%)
25 to 29 Years1,171 (87.4%)146 (12.5%)
30 to 34 Years1,214 (88.8%)161 (13.3%)
35 to 44 Years2,297 (91.0%)85 (3.7%)
45 to 54 Years1,220 (74.1%)59 (4.8%)
55 to 59 Years647 (64.3%)20 (3.1%)
60 to 64 Years386 (38.7%)11 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years406 (27.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over70 (4.5%)6 (8.6%)
Total8,770 (59.3%)728 (8.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Elizabeth City

According to labor force statistics for Elizabeth City, 78.1% of individuals (6,936) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (8,881) are in the labor force, with 6.9% or 479 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 91.7% or 2,309 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 18.6% or 45 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Elizabeth City
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School241 (33.8%)133 (18.6%)
High School Diploma1,835 (70.9%)119 (4.6%)
College / Associate Degree2,551 (83.3%)331 (10.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,309 (91.7%)81 (3.2%)
Total6,936 (78.1%)613 (6.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Elizabeth City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Elizabeth City are Community & Social Service (876 | 11.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (664 | 8.6%), Management (639 | 8.3%), Education Instruction & Library (510 | 6.6%), and Health Technologists (366 | 4.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Elizabeth City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Elizabeth City, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (95.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (89.3%), Education Instruction & Library (88.6%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (83.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Elizabeth City
OccupationMaleFemale
Management350 (54.8%)289 (45.2%)
Business & Financial38 (21.2%)141 (78.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science205 (95.4%)10 (4.6%)
Computers & Mathematics118 (92.2%)10 (7.8%)
Architecture & Engineering71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 265 (30.2%)611 (69.8%)
Education, Arts & Media83 (43.9%)106 (56.1%)
Legal Services & Support61 (92.4%)5 (7.6%)
Education Instruction & Library58 (11.4%)452 (88.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment63 (56.8%)48 (43.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating112 (16.9%)552 (83.1%)
Health Technologists39 (10.7%)327 (89.3%)
Total (Category)970 (37.7%)1,603 (62.3%)
Total (Overall)3,502 (45.3%)4,237 (54.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Elizabeth City are Food Preparation & Serving (535 | 6.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (452 | 5.8%), Healthcare Support (411 | 5.3%), Security & Protection (205 | 2.6%), and Law Enforcement (167 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Elizabeth City

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Elizabeth City, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (74.9%), Security & Protection (66.8%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (59.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (94.7%), Firefighting & Prevention (68.4%), and Personal Care & Service (63.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Elizabeth City
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support22 (5.3%)389 (94.7%)
Security & Protection137 (66.8%)68 (33.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention12 (31.6%)26 (68.4%)
Law Enforcement125 (74.9%)42 (25.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving239 (44.7%)296 (55.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance270 (59.7%)182 (40.3%)
Personal Care & Service31 (36.9%)53 (63.1%)
Total (Category)699 (41.4%)988 (58.6%)
Total (Overall)3,502 (45.3%)4,237 (54.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Elizabeth City are Office & Administration (1,305 | 16.9%), and Sales & Related (646 | 8.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Elizabeth City

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Elizabeth City
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related236 (36.5%)410 (63.5%)
Office & Administration382 (29.3%)923 (70.7%)
Total (Category)618 (31.7%)1,333 (68.3%)
Total (Overall)3,502 (45.3%)4,237 (54.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Elizabeth City are Construction & Extraction (348 | 4.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (187 | 2.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (10 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Elizabeth City

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Elizabeth City
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction338 (97.1%)10 (2.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair187 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)535 (98.2%)10 (1.8%)
Total (Overall)3,502 (45.3%)4,237 (54.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Elizabeth City are Production (574 | 7.4%), Material Moving (261 | 3.4%), and Transportation (148 | 1.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Elizabeth City

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Elizabeth City
OccupationMaleFemale
Production365 (63.6%)209 (36.4%)
Transportation93 (62.8%)55 (37.2%)
Material Moving222 (85.1%)39 (14.9%)
Total (Category)680 (69.2%)303 (30.8%)
Total (Overall)3,502 (45.3%)4,237 (54.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Elizabeth City

Employment Industries in Elizabeth City

The major employment industries in Elizabeth City include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,335 | 17.2%), Educational Services (973 | 12.6%), Retail Trade (894 | 11.6%), Finance & Insurance (674 | 8.7%), and Accommodation & Food Services (651 | 8.4%).
Employment Industries in Elizabeth City

Employment Industries by Sex in Elizabeth City

The Elizabeth City industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Construction (96.3%), and Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (93.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (85.0%), Finance & Insurance (77.0%), and Retail Trade (67.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Elizabeth City
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting26 (78.8%)7 (21.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction14 (93.3%)1 (6.7%)
Construction517 (96.3%)20 (3.7%)
Manufacturing329 (57.5%)243 (42.5%)
Wholesale Trade130 (86.7%)20 (13.3%)
Retail Trade295 (33.0%)599 (67.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing126 (53.8%)108 (46.2%)
Utilities81 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information50 (75.8%)16 (24.2%)
Finance & Insurance155 (23.0%)519 (77.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing113 (74.3%)39 (25.7%)
Professional & Scientific115 (65.7%)60 (34.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support199 (79.3%)52 (20.7%)
Educational Services323 (33.2%)650 (66.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance200 (15.0%)1,135 (85.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation37 (53.6%)32 (46.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services298 (45.8%)353 (54.2%)
Public Administration420 (65.9%)217 (34.1%)
Total3,502 (45.3%)4,237 (54.7%)

Education in Elizabeth City

School Enrollment in Elizabeth City

The most common levels of schooling among the 5,133 students in Elizabeth City are college / undergraduate (1,919 | 37.4%), middle school (1,082 | 21.1%), and elementary school (872 | 17.0%).
School Enrollment in Elizabeth City
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1152.2%
Kindergarten2044.0%
Elementary School87217.0%
Middle School1,08221.1%
High School73314.3%
College / Undergraduate1,91937.4%
Graduate / Professional2084.1%
Total5,133100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Elizabeth City

Out of a total of 5,133 students who are enrolled in schools in Elizabeth City, 498 (9.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 4,635 (90.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 62 (36.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 915 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Elizabeth City
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds86 (74.8%)29 (25.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old915 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,174 (92.2%)99 (7.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds577 (92.0%)50 (8.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds625 (84.8%)112 (15.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds810 (87.3%)118 (12.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds338 (92.3%)28 (7.6%)
35 Years and over110 (63.9%)62 (36.0%)
Total4,635 (90.3%)498 (9.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Elizabeth City

Education (703 | 20.8%), business (579 | 17.2%), arts & humanities (344 | 10.2%), computers & mathematics (338 | 10.0%), and liberal arts & history (228 | 6.8%) are the most common fields of study among 3,371 individuals in Elizabeth City who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Elizabeth City
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics33810.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1043.1%
Physical & Health Sciences712.1%
Psychology581.7%
Social Sciences2066.1%
Engineering2126.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies481.4%
Science & Technology2036.0%
Business57917.2%
Education70320.8%
Literature & Languages1203.6%
Liberal Arts & History2286.8%
Visual & Performing Arts230.7%
Communications1344.0%
Arts & Humanities34410.2%
Total3,371100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Elizabeth City

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Elizabeth City

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Elizabeth City are males with 2 vehicles (1,489, accounting for 40.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,595, making up 36.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Elizabeth City
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle28 (0.8%)139 (3.4%)
1 Vehicle772 (21.0%)1,412 (34.3%)
2 Vehicles1,489 (40.6%)1,595 (38.7%)
3 Vehicles935 (25.5%)761 (18.5%)
4 Vehicles344 (9.4%)194 (4.7%)
5 or more Vehicles100 (2.7%)18 (0.4%)
Total3,668 (100.0%)4,119 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Elizabeth City

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Elizabeth City are 10 to 14 minutes (1,845 commuters, 25.2%), 5 to 9 minutes (1,585 commuters, 21.7%), and 15 to 19 minutes (1,143 commuters, 15.6%).
Commute Time in Elizabeth City
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2503.4%
5 to 9 Minutes1,58521.7%
10 to 14 Minutes1,84525.2%
15 to 19 Minutes1,14315.6%
20 to 24 Minutes4115.6%
25 to 29 Minutes1051.4%
30 to 34 Minutes2303.1%
35 to 39 Minutes1431.9%
40 to 44 Minutes2293.1%
45 to 59 Minutes4906.7%
60 to 89 Minutes6979.5%
90 or more Minutes1912.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Elizabeth City

The most common commute times in Elizabeth City are 10 to 14 minutes (682 commuters, 19.7%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (1,163 commuters, 30.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Elizabeth City
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes107 (3.1%)143 (3.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes479 (13.8%)1,106 (28.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes682 (19.7%)1,163 (30.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes640 (18.5%)503 (13.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes253 (7.3%)158 (4.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes33 (0.9%)72 (1.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes106 (3.1%)124 (3.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes74 (2.1%)69 (1.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes70 (2.0%)159 (4.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes372 (10.7%)118 (3.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes521 (15.0%)176 (4.6%)
90 or more Minutes126 (3.6%)65 (1.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Elizabeth City

The most frequent times of departure to work in Elizabeth City are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (533, 15.4%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (718, 18.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Elizabeth City
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM153 (4.4%)77 (2.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM226 (6.5%)68 (1.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM229 (6.6%)58 (1.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM399 (11.5%)235 (6.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM434 (12.5%)212 (5.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM533 (15.4%)636 (16.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM338 (9.8%)718 (18.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM268 (7.7%)259 (6.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM100 (2.9%)166 (4.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM172 (5.0%)265 (6.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM124 (3.6%)166 (4.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM44 (1.3%)96 (2.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM263 (7.6%)475 (12.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM180 (5.2%)425 (11.0%)
Total3,463 (100.0%)3,856 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Elizabeth City

Occupancy by Ownership in Elizabeth City

Of the total 7,103 dwellings in Elizabeth City, owner-occupied units account for 3,042 (42.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 4,061 (57.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Elizabeth City
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units3,04242.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units4,06157.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units7,103100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Elizabeth City

Occupancy by Household Size in Elizabeth City
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,47434.8%
2-Person Household2,40933.9%
3-Person Household1,13215.9%
4+ Person Household1,08815.3%
Total Housing Units7,103100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Elizabeth City

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Elizabeth City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household944 (38.2%)1,530 (61.8%)
2-Person Household1,160 (48.1%)1,249 (51.8%)
3-Person Household526 (46.5%)606 (53.5%)
4+ Person Household412 (37.9%)676 (62.1%)
Total Housing Units3,042 (42.8%)4,061 (57.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Elizabeth City

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Elizabeth City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School175 (27.2%)469 (72.8%)
High School Diploma836 (46.2%)972 (53.8%)
College/Associate Degree1,036 (36.6%)1,791 (63.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher995 (54.5%)829 (45.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Elizabeth City

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Elizabeth City
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,48420.9%
35 to 44 Years1,36419.2%
45 to 54 Years93513.2%
55 to 64 Years1,30818.4%
65 to 74 Years1,10915.6%
75 to 84 Years6459.1%
85 Years and Over2583.6%
Total7,103100.0%

Housing Finances in Elizabeth City

Median Income by Occupancy in Elizabeth City

Median Income by Occupancy in Elizabeth City
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied3,042 (42.8%)$69,703
Renter-Occupied4,061 (57.2%)$40,454
Average7,103 (100.0%)$50,155

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Elizabeth City

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Elizabeth City
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00044 (1.5%)129 (3.2%)
$5,000 to $9,99921 (0.7%)207 (5.1%)
$10,000 to $14,999141 (4.6%)416 (10.2%)
$15,000 to $19,999191 (6.3%)406 (10.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99970 (2.3%)270 (6.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999262 (8.6%)518 (12.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999347 (11.4%)514 (12.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999556 (18.3%)646 (15.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999631 (20.7%)370 (9.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999355 (11.7%)241 (5.9%)
$150,000 or more424 (13.9%)344 (8.5%)
Total3,042 (100.0%)4,061 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Elizabeth City

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Elizabeth City
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30077 (2.5%)320 (7.9%)
$300 to $499261 (8.6%)162 (4.0%)
$500 to $799690 (22.7%)621 (15.3%)
$800 to $999380 (12.5%)711 (17.5%)
$1,000 to $1,499938 (30.8%)1,715 (42.2%)
$1,500 to $1,999374 (12.3%)240 (5.9%)
$2,000 to $2,499110 (3.6%)40 (1.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999110 (3.6%)95 (2.3%)
$3,000 or more102 (3.4%)23 (0.6%)
Total3,042 (100.0%)4,061 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Elizabeth City

Housing Structures in Elizabeth City

Housing Structures in Elizabeth City
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached4,46962.9%
Single Unit, Attached2653.7%
2 Unit Apartments5227.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4596.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4125.8%
10 or more Apartments77310.9%
Mobile Home / Other2032.9%
Total7,103100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Elizabeth City

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Elizabeth City
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,716 (60.8%)1,753 (39.2%)
Single Unit, Attached143 (54.0%)122 (46.0%)
2 Unit Apartments19 (3.6%)503 (96.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments27 (5.9%)432 (94.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments80 (19.4%)332 (80.6%)
10 or more Apartments20 (2.6%)753 (97.4%)
Mobile Home / Other37 (18.2%)166 (81.8%)
Total3,042 (42.8%)4,061 (57.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Elizabeth City

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Elizabeth City
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)69 (1.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms41 (1.3%)863 (21.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,111 (36.5%)2,115 (52.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,136 (37.3%)811 (20.0%)
8 or more Rooms754 (24.8%)203 (5.0%)
Total3,042 (100.0%)4,061 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Elizabeth City

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Elizabeth City
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas500 (16.4%)94 (2.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas652 (21.4%)230 (5.7%)
Electricity1,766 (58.1%)3,678 (90.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene103 (3.4%)44 (1.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used21 (0.7%)15 (0.4%)
Total3,042 (100.0%)4,061 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Elizabeth City

Household Vehicle Usage in Elizabeth City
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle116 (3.8%)522 (12.9%)
1 Vehicle837 (27.5%)1,998 (49.2%)
2 Vehicles1,157 (38.0%)1,257 (30.9%)
3 or more Vehicles932 (30.6%)284 (7.0%)
Total3,042 (100.0%)4,061 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Elizabeth City

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Elizabeth City

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,1891,853
Median Property Value$196,800$158,100
Median Household Income$49,078$349
Monthly Housing Costs$575$102
Real Estate Taxes$1,537$156

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Elizabeth City

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Elizabeth City
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000141 (11.9%)183 (9.9%)
$50,000 to $99,999180 (15.1%)197 (10.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999703 (59.1%)1,264 (68.2%)
$300,000 to $499,999109 (9.2%)129 (7.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99942 (3.5%)38 (2.1%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)42 (2.3%)
$1,000,000 or more14 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,189 (100.0%)1,853 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Elizabeth City

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Elizabeth City
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00049 (4.1%)55 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999291 (24.5%)16 (0.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99997 (8.2%)111 (6.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999187 (15.7%)165 (8.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999219 (18.4%)160 (8.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999202 (17.0%)337 (18.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99969 (5.8%)429 (23.2%)
$150,000 or more75 (6.3%)286 (15.4%)
Total1,189 (100.0%)1,853 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Elizabeth City

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Elizabeth City
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x324 (27.3%)87,044 (4,697.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x105 (8.8%)881 (47.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x143 (12.0%)460 (24.8%)
4.0x or more589 (49.5%)130 (7.0%)
Total1,189 (100.0%)1,853 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Elizabeth City

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Elizabeth City
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800148 (12.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499407 (34.2%)215 (11.6%)
$800 to $1,499597 (50.2%)651 (35.1%)
Total1,189 (100.0%)1,853 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Elizabeth City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elizabeth City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elizabeth City
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,135 (78.9%)303 (21.1%)
6 to 18 Years3,145 (95.1%)161 (4.9%)
19 to 25 Years1,535 (76.3%)476 (23.7%)
26 to 34 Years1,854 (78.9%)496 (21.1%)
35 to 44 Years1,999 (83.1%)406 (16.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,291 (82.2%)280 (17.8%)
55 to 64 Years1,724 (86.3%)274 (13.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,466 (99.2%)12 (0.8%)
75 Years and older1,386 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total15,535 (86.6%)2,408 (13.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Elizabeth City

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Elizabeth City
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,135 (78.9%)303 (21.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen3,145 (95.1%)161 (4.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,535 (76.3%)476 (23.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Elizabeth City

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Elizabeth City
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002,808 (86.9%)422 (13.1%)
$25,000 to $49,9993,568 (90.8%)361 (9.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,288 (74.8%)771 (25.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,141 (91.3%)204 (8.7%)
$100,000 and over3,507 (85.8%)580 (14.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elizabeth City

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elizabeth City
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6573 (39.9%)628 (43.7%)
6 to 18 Years1,663 (50.3%)1,672 (50.6%)
19 to 25 Years550 (27.4%)1,071 (53.3%)
25 to 34 Years488 (20.8%)1,401 (59.6%)
35 to 44 Years448 (18.6%)1,599 (66.5%)
45 to 54 Years297 (18.9%)1,097 (69.8%)
55 to 64 Years724 (36.2%)1,144 (57.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,390 (94.1%)896 (60.6%)
75 Years and over1,279 (92.3%)851 (61.4%)
Total7,412 (41.3%)10,359 (57.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Elizabeth City

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Elizabeth City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6 (1.0%)7 (1.1%)
5 to 17 Years229 (14.9%)58 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years115 (4.7%)123 (4.9%)
35 to 64 Years303 (12.9%)704 (19.5%)
65 to 74 Years168 (24.0%)296 (38.1%)
75 Years and over284 (63.0%)428 (45.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Elizabeth City

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Elizabeth City: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)40 (2.9%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)17 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years98 (4.2%)20 (0.5%)
65 to 74 Years56 (8.0%)102 (13.1%)
75 Years and over117 (25.9%)142 (15.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Elizabeth City: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)7 (1.1%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)10 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years43 (1.8%)15 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years28 (1.2%)277 (7.6%)
65 to 74 Years9 (1.3%)48 (6.2%)
75 Years and over76 (16.9%)75 (8.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Elizabeth City: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years212 (13.8%)8 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years115 (4.7%)30 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years124 (5.3%)259 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years48 (6.9%)17 (2.2%)
75 Years and over73 (16.2%)181 (19.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Elizabeth City: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years16 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)59 (2.4%)
35 to 64 Years194 (8.2%)423 (11.7%)
65 to 74 Years103 (14.7%)184 (23.6%)
75 Years and over144 (31.9%)336 (35.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Elizabeth City: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years16 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)6 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years136 (5.8%)214 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years27 (3.9%)84 (10.8%)
75 Years and over65 (14.4%)129 (13.8%)

Technology Access in Elizabeth City

Computing Device Access in Elizabeth City

Computing Device Access in Elizabeth City
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop5,08471.6%
Smartphone6,09085.7%
Tablet4,27660.2%
No Computing Device5467.7%
Total7,103100.0%

Internet Access in Elizabeth City

Internet Access in Elizabeth City
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home5,24373.8%
Cellular Data Only6389.0%
Satellite Internet3044.3%
No Internet1,01114.2%
Total7,103100.0%

Elizabeth City Summary

Elizabeth City is a small city located in the northeastern corner of North Carolina, in the United States. It is the county seat of Pasquotank County and is part of the Elizabeth City Micropolitan Statistical Area. The city is situated on the Pasquotank River, which flows into the Albemarle Sound. Elizabeth City is the largest city in the Albemarle region and is the cultural, economic, and educational hub of the region.

History

Elizabeth City was founded in 1793 by English settlers from the Albemarle region of North Carolina. The city was named after Queen Elizabeth I of England. The city was incorporated in 1801 and was the first incorporated town in the Albemarle region.
In the early 19th century, Elizabeth City was a major port of entry for immigrants from Europe. The city was also a major center for the slave trade. During the Civil War, the city was occupied by Union forces and served as a major supply depot for the Union Army.
In the late 19th century, Elizabeth City became a major center for the seafood industry. The city was also a major center for the lumber industry. In the early 20th century, the city was a major center for the naval aviation industry.

Geography

Elizabeth City is located in the northeastern corner of North Carolina, in the United States. It is situated on the Pasquotank River, which flows into the Albemarle Sound. The city is located approximately 40 miles south of Norfolk, Virginia and approximately 60 miles north of Raleigh, North Carolina.
The city has a total area of 11.3 square miles, of which 10.9 square miles is land and 0.4 square miles is water. The city is located in a humid subtropical climate zone and has mild winters and hot, humid summers.

Economy

Elizabeth City is the economic and cultural hub of the Albemarle region. The city is home to several major employers, including the Elizabeth City State University, the Elizabeth City Regional Airport, and the Elizabeth City Shipyard.
The city is also home to several major industries, including seafood processing, lumber, and naval aviation. The city is also home to several major retail stores, including Walmart, Lowe’s, and Target.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Elizabeth City was 18,683. The racial makeup of the city was 57.2% White, 34.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.3% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.2% of the population.
The median household income in Elizabeth City was $37,845, and the median family income was $45,945. The per capita income for the city was $20,845. About 17.2% of families and 20.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Elizabeth City?
Total Population of Elizabeth City is 18,570.
What is the Total Male Population of Elizabeth City?
Total Male Population of Elizabeth City is 8,454.
What is the Total Female Population of Elizabeth City?
Total Female Population of Elizabeth City is 10,116.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Elizabeth City?
There are 83.57 Males per 100 Females in Elizabeth City.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Elizabeth City?
There are 119.66 Females per 100 Males in Elizabeth City.
What is the Median Population Age in Elizabeth City?
Median Population Age in Elizabeth City is 34.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Elizabeth City
Average Family Size in Elizabeth City is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Elizabeth City
Average Household Size in Elizabeth City is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Elizabeth City?
Per Capita income in Elizabeth City is $26,894.
What is the Median Family Income in Elizabeth City?
Median Family Income in Elizabeth City is $68,704.
What is the Median Household income in Elizabeth City?
Median Household Income in Elizabeth City is $50,155.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Elizabeth City?
Income or Wage Gap in Elizabeth City is 16.4%.
Women in Elizabeth City earn 83.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Elizabeth City?
Family Income Deficit in Elizabeth City is $8,942.
Families that are below poverty line in Elizabeth City earn $8,942 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Elizabeth City?
Inequality or Gini Index in Elizabeth City is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Elizabeth City?
There are 8,770 People in the Labor Forcein in Elizabeth City.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Elizabeth City?
59.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Elizabeth City.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Elizabeth City?
Unemployment Rate in Elizabeth City is 8.3%.