Hyde County's estimated 2026 population is 4,473 with a growth rate of -1.21% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hyde County is the 99th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 5,812 and has seen a growth of -23.04% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Hyde County includes 60.71% White, 24.95% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
White (60.71%)
Black or African American (24.95%)
Two or more races (12.61%)
Native American (1.15%)
Other race (0.58%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,808 | 60.71% |
| Black or African American | 1,154 | 24.95% |
| Two or more races | 583 | 12.61% |
| Native American | 53 | 1.15% |
| Other race | 27 | 0.58% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Hyde County's average per capita income is $28,552. Household income levels show a median of $47,338. The poverty rate stands at 22.42%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $59,718 | - |
| Families | $54,730 | $63,045 |
| Households | $47,338 | $53,886 |
| Non Families | $26,202 | $35,877 |
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