Edgecombe County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Edgecombe County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37065
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 065
Geography
- Land Area
- 505.44 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.43 sq mi
- Total Area
- 506.87 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.917077
- Longitude
- -77.602742
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 47,646
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 36,526
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 45,685 | 95.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,957 | 4.1% |
| White | 17,095 | 35.9% |
| Black | 27,148 | 57.0% |
| Asian | 108 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 136 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 34 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 253 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 35,711 | 97.8% |
| Hispanic | 813 | 2.2% |
| White | 14,130 | 38.7% |
| Black | 21,003 | 57.5% |
| Asian | 144 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 278 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 176 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 48,736
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $50,872
- Poverty Rate
- 21.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 10,407
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 18,160 | 37.3% |
| Black | 27,114 | 55.6% |
| Asian | 128 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 32,142
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 19,673 | 61.2% |
| Republican | 6,244 | 19.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 6,128 | 19.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 14,041 | 43.7% |
| Female | 18,030 | 56.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,434 | 35.6% |
| Hispanic | 758 | 2.4% |
| Black | 19,246 | 59.9% |
| Asian | 70 | 0.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 15,220
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 47.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,593 | 57.7% |
| Hispanic | 130 | 17.2% |
| Black | 8,176 | 42.5% |
| Asian | 26 | 37.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 6,412 | 45.7% |
| Female | 8,807 | 48.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 11,393 (33.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,930 (17.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 23,281
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $129,812
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $858
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.7%
- Work From Home
- 8.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.