Pitt County's 2026 population is estimated at 184,437, reflecting a 1% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Pitt County is the 16th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 168,865 and has grown 9.22% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 33 years
Female: 33.9 years
Male: 31.9 years
There are 139,949 adults, (25,702 of whom are seniors) in Pitt County.
Female: 93,996 (53%)
Male: 83,197 (47%)
The racial composition of Pitt County includes 52.66% White, 34.98% Black or African American, 5.08% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93,301 | 52.66% |
| Black or African American | 61,982 | 34.98% |
| Other race | 9,001 | 5.08% |
| Two or more races | 8,664 | 4.89% |
| Asian | 3,545 | 2% |
| Native American | 663 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 37 | 0.02% |
Pitt County 's average per capita income is $46,375. Household income levels show a median of $58,188. The poverty rate stands at 19.84%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $108,212 | $130,581 |
| Families | $80,889 | $100,775 |
| Households | $58,188 | $80,803 |
| Non Families | $38,881 | $52,727 |
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