Tyrrell County's estimated 2026 population is 3,511 with a growth rate of -0.09% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Tyrrell County is the 100th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 4,415 and has seen a growth of -20.48% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Tyrrell County includes 56.37% White, 32.67% Black or African American, 5.57% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (56.37%)
Black or African American (32.67%)
Other race (5.57%)
Two or more races (4.35%)
Asian (0.86%)
Native American (0.18%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,903 | 56.37% |
| Black or African American | 1,103 | 32.67% |
| Other race | 188 | 5.57% |
| Two or more races | 147 | 4.35% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.86% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.18% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Tyrrell County's average per capita income is $26,250. Household income levels show a median of $43,952. The poverty rate stands at 20.8%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $68,553 | - |
| Families | $62,629 | $69,045 |
| Households | $43,952 | $57,746 |
| Non Families | $20,655 | $29,099 |
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