Edgecombe County, NC

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2021 Population

49,609

4.72% 1-year decline

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

41.6

0.24% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

22.8%

2.4% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$41,974

3.67% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$92,900

4.97% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

20,082

5.55% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Edgecombe County, NC had a population of 49.6k people with a median age of 41.6 and a median household income of $41,974. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Edgecombe County, NC declined from 52,069 to 49,609, a −4.72% decrease and its median household income grew from $40,489 to $41,974, a 3.67% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Edgecombe County, NC are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (56.6%), White (Non-Hispanic) (35.5%), White (Hispanic) (3.28%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.15%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.32%).

None of the households in Edgecombe County, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.3% of the residents in Edgecombe County, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Edgecombe County, NC are Edgecombe Community College (374 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Edgecombe County, NC was $92,900, and the homeownership rate was 61.4%.

Most people in Edgecombe County, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Edgecombe County, NC was 2 cars per household.

Edgecombe County, NC borders Halifax County, NC, Martin County, NC, Nash County, NC, Pitt County, NC, and Wilson County, NC.

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Population & Diversity

Edgecombe County, NC is home to a population of 49.6k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.81% of Edgecombe County, NC residents were born outside of the country (1.4k people).

In 2021, there were 1.6 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (28.1k people) in Edgecombe County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.6k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.63k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.3%

2021 Citizenship

98.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.3% of Edgecombe County, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Edgecombe County, NC was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Edgecombe County, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Edgecombe County, NC

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
28.1k ± 312
White (Non-Hispanic)
17.6k ± 109
White (Hispanic)
1.63k ± 428

5.11%

Hispanic Population

2.54k people

5.11% of the people in Edgecombe County, NC are hispanic (2.54k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Edgecombe County, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
219,250 ± 11,374 people
India
77,157 ± 6,794 people
Honduras
37,868 ± 4,769 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 219,250 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 77,157 and Honduras with 37,868.

Foreign-Born Population

2.81%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.4k people

2.63%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.37k people

As of 2021, 2.81% of Edgecombe County, NC residents (1.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Edgecombe County, NC was 2.63%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Edgecombe County, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,174 ± 244
Gulf War (2001-)
502 ± 215
Gulf War (1990s)
299 ± 120

Edgecombe County, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.34 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Edgecombe County, NC employs 20.1k people. The largest industries in Edgecombe County, NC are Manufacturing (3,686 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,201 people), and Retail Trade (2,666 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($80,878), Information ($66,823), and Finance & Insurance ($50,379).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,490. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

20.1k

2021 Value

± 1,121

−5.55%

1 Year decline

± 8.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Edgecombe County, NC declined at a rate of −5.55%, from 21.3k employees to 20.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Edgecombe County, NC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,418 people), Production Occupations (2,252 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,976 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Edgecombe County, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

20.1k

2021 Value

± 1,121

−5.55%

1 Year decline

± 8.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Edgecombe County, NC declined at a rate of −5.55%, from 21.3k employees to 20.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Edgecombe County, NC, are Manufacturing (3,686 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,201 people), and Retail Trade (2,666 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Edgecombe County, NC, though some of these residents may live in Edgecombe County, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,664

Median earning men ± $2,127

$30,888

Median earning women ± $1,966

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($65,625), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,659), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($44,669).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($72,905), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,719), and Public Administration ($37,852).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

256
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
166
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
154
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$356k
Manufacturing
$128k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$43k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$462B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$32.8B
Virginia
$26.1B
Georgia
$18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Edgecombe County, NC went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.381%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (36.1%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.381%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Edgecombe County, NC for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Edgecombe County, NC awarded 374 degrees. The student population of Edgecombe County, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 337 male students and 1,171 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Edgecombe County, NC are Black or African American (171 and 45.7%), followed by White (166 and 44.4%), Hispanic or Latino (22 and 5.88%), and Unknown (8 and 2.14%).

The largest universities in Edgecombe County, NC by number of degrees awarded are Edgecombe Community College (374 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Edgecombe County, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (59 and 15.8%), Health Information & Medical Records Technology (45 and 12%), and Radiographer (28 and 7.49%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,508 students enrolled in Edgecombe County, NC, 22.3% men and 77.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 800 records, of which 82.6% were women and 17.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
59 degree-majors awarded
Health Information & Medical Records Technology
18 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
17 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Edgecombe County, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 59 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Edgecombe County, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Edgecombe Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

374 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Edgecombe Community College with 374 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 96 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Edgecombe County, NC, which is 0.345 times less than the 278 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 171 degrees mean that there were 1.03 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 166 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,432) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($208) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,250) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.886% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.756% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.13M), Some college (1.85M), and Bachelors Degree (1.58M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Edgecombe County, NC was $92,900 in 2021, which is 0.379 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $88,500 to $92,900, a 4.97% increase. The homeownership rate in Edgecombe County, NC is 61.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Edgecombe County, NC have an average commute time of 22.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Edgecombe County, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Edgecombe County, NC is $41,974. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Edgecombe County, NC was Census Tract 216 with a value of $55,398, followed by Census Tract 213 and Census Tract 207, with respective values of $54,000 and $53,375.

In 2022, 18.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Edgecombe County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.12%.

Housing

Property

$92,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,210

$11,822

Median Property Taxes

±$756

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Edgecombe County, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Edgecombe County, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.4%

Homeownership

2021

61.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 61.4% of the housing units in Edgecombe County, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 61.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Edgecombe County, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 216
Census Tract 213
Census Tract 207

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Edgecombe County, NC was Census Tract 216 with a value of $55,398, followed by Census Tract 213 and Census Tract 207, with respective values of $54,000 and $53,375.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Edgecombe County, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$41,974

Median Household Income

± $2,423

19.3k

Number of Households

± 1,076

In 2021, the median household income of the 19.3k households in Edgecombe County, NC grew to $41,974 from the previous year's value of $40,489.

The following chart displays the households in Edgecombe County, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Edgecombe County, NC is from North Carolina.

0.47

2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.47

2020 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2021, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00774% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.5%)
Carpooled (9.28%)
Worked At Home (3.62%)

In 2021, 81.5% of workers in Edgecombe County, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.28%) and those who worked at home (3.62%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Edgecombe County, NC have a shorter commute time (22.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.68% of the workforce in Edgecombe County, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Edgecombe County, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Edgecombe County, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Edgecombe County, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 18.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Edgecombe County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.12%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

22.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Edgecombe County, NC (11.2k out of 48.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Edgecombe County, NC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 45.4% of the children was living in poverty in Edgecombe County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 481 in Edgecombe County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 125 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

89.8% of the population of Edgecombe County, NC has health coverage, with 35.6% on employee plans, 27.2% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 1.53% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Edgecombe County, NC see 3028 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.81% increase from the previous year (2889 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3631 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1540 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.4% were men and 54.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,028 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Edgecombe County, NC

Primary care physicians in Edgecombe County, NC see an average of 3,028 patients per year. This represents a 4.81% increase from the previous year (2,889 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Edgecombe County, NC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.4% were men and 54.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.2%

Uninsured

35.6%

Employer Coverage

27.2%

Medicaid

14%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

1.53%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Edgecombe County, NC grew by 1.38% from 10.1% to 10.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Edgecombe County, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 92 in Edgecombe County, NC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Edgecombe County, NC.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40.5% in Edgecombe County, NC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Edgecombe County, NC.

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