Chowan County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Chowan County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37041
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 041
Geography
- Land Area
- 172.66 sq mi
- Water Area
- 60.99 sq mi
- Total Area
- 233.65 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.128979
- Longitude
- -76.602752
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 13,577
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 10,925
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,231 | 97.5% |
| Hispanic | 345 | 2.5% |
| White | 8,376 | 61.7% |
| Black | 4,485 | 33.0% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 10,703 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 224 | 2.1% |
| White | 6,955 | 63.7% |
| Black | 3,596 | 32.9% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 144 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 13,836
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $56,374
- Poverty Rate
- 18.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,598
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,353 | 60.4% |
| Black | 4,522 | 32.7% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 9,543
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,492 | 36.6% |
| Republican | 2,851 | 29.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,159 | 33.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,321 | 45.3% |
| Female | 5,214 | 54.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,051 | 63.4% |
| Hispanic | 178 | 1.9% |
| Black | 2,834 | 29.7% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,521
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 57.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,928 | 64.9% |
| Hispanic | 63 | 35.4% |
| Black | 1,257 | 44.4% |
| Asian | 18 | 54.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,530 | 58.6% |
| Female | 2,990 | 57.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,399 (32.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,609 (24.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,190
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $242,674
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $751
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.5%
- Work From Home
- 8.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.