Chowan County's estimated 2026 population is 13,885 with a growth rate of -0.02% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Chowan County is the 89th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 14,737 and has seen a growth of -5.78% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Chowan County includes 60.22% White, 33.25% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (60.22%)
Black or African American (33.25%)
Two or more races (3.63%)
Other race (2.72%)
Native American (0.1%)
Asian (0.07%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,319 | 60.22% |
| Black or African American | 4,593 | 33.25% |
| Two or more races | 502 | 3.63% |
| Other race | 376 | 2.72% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.07% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Chowan County's average per capita income is $35,053. Household income levels show a median of $56,982. The poverty rate stands at 20.54%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,646 | - |
| Families | $70,734 | $88,533 |
| Households | $56,982 | $76,492 |
| Non Families | $36,915 | $49,709 |
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