Chowan County, North Carolina Population 2022
Chowan County, North Carolina's estimated population is 13,577 with a growth rate of -0.89% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Chowan County, North Carolina is the 90th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 Population was 14,738 and has seen a growth of -7.88% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 5,011 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 5,132 | 121 | 2.41% |
| 1810 | 5,297 | 165 | 3.22% |
| 1820 | 6,464 | 1,167 | 22.03% |
| 1830 | 6,697 | 233 | 3.60% |
| 1840 | 6,690 | -7 | -0.10% |
| 1850 | 6,721 | 31 | 0.46% |
| 1860 | 6,842 | 121 | 1.80% |
| 1870 | 6,450 | -392 | -5.73% |
| 1880 | 7,900 | 1,450 | 22.48% |
| 1890 | 9,167 | 1,267 | 16.04% |
| 1900 | 10,258 | 1,091 | 11.90% |
| 1910 | 11,303 | 1,045 | 10.19% |
| 1920 | 10,649 | -654 | -5.79% |
| 1930 | 11,282 | 633 | 5.94% |
| 1940 | 11,572 | 290 | 2.57% |
| 1950 | 12,540 | 968 | 8.37% |
| 1960 | 11,729 | -811 | -6.47% |
| 1970 | 10,764 | -965 | -8.23% |
| 1980 | 12,558 | 1,794 | 16.67% |
| 1990 | 13,506 | 948 | 7.55% |
| 2010 | 14,738 | 1,232 | 9.12% |
| 2011 | 14,807 | 69 | 0.47% |
| 2012 | 14,695 | -112 | -0.76% |
| 2013 | 14,668 | -27 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 14,502 | -166 | -1.13% |
| 2015 | 14,248 | -254 | -1.75% |
| 2016 | 14,201 | -47 | -0.33% |
| 2017 | 14,029 | -172 | -1.21% |
| 2018 | 14,065 | 36 | 0.26% |
| 2019 | 13,943 | -122 | -0.87% |
| 2020 | 13,821 | -122 | -0.87% |
| 2021 | 13,699 | -122 | -0.88% |
| 2022 | 13,577 | -122 | -0.89% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,463 | 60.47% |
| Black or African American | 4,790 | 34.23% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 65 | 0.46% |
| Asian | 68 | 0.49% |
| Some Other Race | 323 | 2.31% |
| Two or More Races | 286 | 2.04% |
Chowan County, North Carolina Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,389 | 2.15 | 65.1 |
| Married | 3,030 | 2.64 | 81.8 |
| Male | 211 | 2.64 | 69.2 |
| Female | 896 | 2.95 | 37.3 |
| Non Family | 2,252 | 1.12 | 53.5 |
2.64
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 657 | 6.18% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,060 | 9.97% |
| High School Graduate | 3,467 | 32.60% |
| Some College | 2,045 | 19.23% |
| Associates Degree | 1,099 | 10.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,439 | 13.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 868 | 8.16% |
Chowan County, North Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 53 | 28 | 25 |
| White | 6,580 | 5,822 | 1,864 |
| Native American | 65 | 17 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 58 | 45 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 291 | 115 | 75 |
| Black | 3,655 | 2,931 | 351 |
| Other Race | 149 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 88.48%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 47.17%.
$34,970
Average Earnings
$41,930
Average Male
$22,891
Average Female
Chowan County, North Carolina Language by Age
Chowan County, North Carolina Language
96.39% of Chowan County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 3.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.02% of the population.
Chowan County, North Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 285 | 137 | 48.07% |
| Black | 4,728 | 1,535 | 32.47% |
| Asian | 68 | 15 | 22.06% |
| White | 8,211 | 1,000 | 12.18% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 468 | 15 | 3.21% |
19.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.83%
Male Poverty Rate
23.87%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Chowan County, North Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chowan County, North Carolina is Multiple, with 48.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chowan County, North Carolina is Hispanic, with 3.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.62%.
Chowan County, North Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.2%
Male Marriage Rate
47.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Chowan County, North Carolina Married by Age and Sex
Chowan County, North Carolina Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Chowan County, North Carolina Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 549 | 7.81% |
| Black | 280 | 7.39% |
| Native American | 17 | 26.15% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 26.58% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.64% |
Chowan County, North Carolina Veterans by Education
5.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
52.3%
Labor Force Participation
49.3%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
64.54%
Born in Chowan County, North Carolina
97.44%
Native Born
2.56%
Foreign Born
1.29%
Non Citizen
1.27%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.44% of Chowan County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 64.54% having been born in North Carolina. 1.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990