Hyde County's 2026 population is estimated at 4,473, reflecting a -1.21% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Hyde County is the 99th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 5,812 and has grown -23.04% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47.1 years
Female: 48.4 years
Male: 45.6 years
There are 3,766 adults, (902 of whom are seniors) in Hyde County.
Female: 2,003 (43.6%)
Male: 2,589 (56.4%)
The racial composition of Hyde County includes 57.69% White, 24.56% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,649 | 57.69% |
| Black or African American | 1,128 | 24.56% |
| Two or more races | 702 | 15.29% |
| Native American | 67 | 1.46% |
| Other race | 46 | 1% |
Hyde County 's average per capita income is $32,152. Household income levels show a median of $53,713. The poverty rate stands at 22.18%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $72,214 | - |
| Families | $67,125 | $72,038 |
| Households | $53,713 | $61,530 |
| Non Families | $26,461 | $33,885 |
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