Ayden is a town located in Pitt County North Carolina. Ayden has a 2024 population of 5,126. Ayden is currently growing at a rate of 0.67% annually and its population has increased by 2.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,990 in 2020.
The average household income in Ayden is $54,752 with a poverty rate of 20.95%. The median age in Ayden is 44.7 years: 41.6 years for males, and 51.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ayden was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,650 | 52.98% |
| Black or African American | 1,849 | 36.97% |
| Other race | 274 | 5.48% |
| Two or more races | 221 | 4.42% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,266 | 2.18 | 58 | 42 |
| Non Family | 1,060 | 1.07 | 42.4 | 57.6 |
| Married | 935 | 2.99 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Female | 240 | 3.86 | 75.4 | 24.6 |
| Male | 31 | 2.68 | 0 | 100 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
58.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 311 | 8.56% |
| Associates Degree | 422 | 11.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 457 | 12.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 255 | 7.02% |
| High School Graduate | 1,147 | 31.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 227 | 6.24% |
| Some College | 816 | 22.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,947 | 1,796 | 495 |
| Black | 1,333 | 1,005 | 207 |
| Hispanic | 355 | 296 | 10 |
| Other Race | 138 | 113 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 132 | 132 | 0 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,554 | $0 | $40,583 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,514 | $0 | $65,333 |
| High School Graduate | $36,680 | $37,652 | $28,711 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,828 | $38,019 | $43,566 |
| Some College | $41,205 | $38,636 | $44,063 |
$39,828
Average Earnings
$38,019
Average Male
$43,566
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.94% of Ayden residents speak only English, while 9.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,806 | 684 | 37.87% |
| White | 2,555 | 332 | 12.99% |
| Native | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 527 | 8 | 1.52% |
20.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.96%
Male Poverty Rate
26.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ayden is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ayden is Hispanic, with 1.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 27.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.91% |
| Some College | 14.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 5.28% |
| Male Employed | 5.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,354 | $70,148 |
| Households | $53,000 | $54,752 |
| Married Families | $79,063 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,269 | $33,956 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.7%
Male Marriage Rate
43.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
274
Number of Veterans
213
Male Veterans
61
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 199 |
| First Gulf War | 60 |
| Korea | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 151 |
| 55 to 64 | 47 |
| 35 to 54 | 41 |
| 75+ | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 148 | 7.1% |
| Black | 126 | 8.93% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 9.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.2%
Labor Force Participation
50.3%
Employment Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.13%
Born in Ayden
97.66%
Native Born
2.34%
Foreign Born
1.9%
Non Citizen
0.44%
Naturalized
97.66% of Ayden residents were born in the United States, with 75.13% having been born in North Carolina. 1.9% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,296 | 34 | 0.65% |
| 2028 | 5,262 | 34 | 0.65% |
| 2027 | 5,228 | 34 | 0.65% |
| 2026 | 5,194 | 34 | 0.66% |
| 2025 | 5,160 | 34 | 0.66% |
| 2024 | 5,126 | 34 | 0.67% |
| 2023 | 5,092 | 32 | 0.63% |
| 2022 | 5,060 | 25 | 0.5% |
| 2021 | 5,035 | 45 | 0.9% |
| 2020 | 4,990 | -150 | -2.92% |
| 2019 | 5,140 | 8 | 0.16% |
| 2018 | 5,132 | 7 | 0.14% |
| 2017 | 5,125 | -7 | -0.14% |
| 2016 | 5,132 | 27 | 0.53% |
| 2015 | 5,105 | -10 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 5,115 | 8 | 0.16% |
| 2013 | 5,107 | 6 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 5,101 | 45 | 0.89% |
| 2011 | 5,056 | 43 | 0.86% |
| 2010 | 5,013 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,622 | -118 | -2.49% |
| 1990 | 4,740 | 379 | 8.69% |
| 1980 | 4,361 | 911 | 26.41% |
| 1970 | 3,450 | 342 | 11% |
| 1960 | 3,108 | -2,188 | -41.31% |