Tyrrell County's 2026 population is estimated at 3,511, reflecting a -0.09% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Tyrrell County is the 100th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 4,415 and has grown -20.48% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47.8 years
Female: 52.3 years
Male: 44.3 years
There are 2,870 adults, (1,055 of whom are seniors) in Tyrrell County.
Female: 1,644 (48%)
Male: 1,779 (52%)
The racial composition of Tyrrell County includes 57.32% White, 32.81% Black or African American, 5.35% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,962 | 57.32% |
| Black or African American | 1,123 | 32.81% |
| Other race | 183 | 5.35% |
| Two or more races | 150 | 4.38% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.15% |
Tyrrell County 's average per capita income is $26,940. Household income levels show a median of $41,685. The poverty rate stands at 18.71%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $70,590 | - |
| Families | $54,375 | $65,580 |
| Households | $41,685 | $55,938 |
| Non Families | $19,485 | $29,651 |
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