Pamlico County's 2026 population is estimated at 12,750, reflecting a 0.79% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Pamlico County is the 91st largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 13,108 and has grown -2.73% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 54.1 years
Female: 56.1 years
Male: 51.6 years
There are 10,635 adults, (3,786 of whom are seniors) in Pamlico County.
Female: 6,024 (48.6%)
Male: 6,366 (51.4%)
The racial composition of Pamlico County includes 73.58% White, 16.2% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,116 | 73.58% |
| Black or African American | 2,007 | 16.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,010 | 8.15% |
| Other race | 161 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 73 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.19% |
Pamlico County 's average per capita income is $42,131. Household income levels show a median of $59,717. The poverty rate stands at 15.15%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $104,507 | - |
| Families | $86,005 | $98,666 |
| Households | $59,717 | $78,618 |
| Non Families | $30,813 | $45,910 |
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