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Chowan County

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Chowan County's estimated 2025 population is 13,877 with a growth rate of -0.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Chowan County is the 88th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 14,737 and has seen a growth of -5.84% since that time.

13,877
Total Population
80
Population Density (miĀ²)
88
Population Rank (State)
-7 -0.05%
Annual Population Growth

Chowan County Population

Chowan County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White8,31960.22%
Black or African American4,59333.25%
Two or more races5023.63%
Other race3762.72%
Native American140.1%
Asian100.07%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Chowan County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$86,646-
Families$70,734$88,533
Households$56,982$76,492
Non Families$36,915$49,709

$35,053

Average Income

$56,982

Median Household Income

20.54%

Poverty Rate