Pitt County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Pitt County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37147
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 147
Geography
- Land Area
- 652.37 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.18 sq mi
- Total Area
- 655.55 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.592490
- Longitude
- -77.372739
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 170,837
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 134,042
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 160,741 | 94.1% |
| Hispanic | 10,092 | 5.9% |
| White | 92,353 | 54.1% |
| Black | 61,169 | 35.8% |
| Asian | 2,253 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 168 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 36 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 402 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 128,669 | 96.0% |
| Hispanic | 5,374 | 4.0% |
| White | 77,702 | 58.0% |
| Black | 47,822 | 35.7% |
| Asian | 2,120 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 852 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 319 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 177,193
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $62,334
- Poverty Rate
- 19.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 33,915
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 93,301 | 52.7% |
| Black | 61,982 | 35.0% |
| Asian | 3,545 | 2.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 110,673
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 45,377 | 41.0% |
| Republican | 28,155 | 25.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 36,447 | 32.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 49,336 | 44.6% |
| Female | 61,084 | 55.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 58,870 | 53.2% |
| Hispanic | 4,817 | 4.4% |
| Black | 40,234 | 36.4% |
| Asian | 1,203 | 1.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 54,544
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 33,943 | 57.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,426 | 29.6% |
| Black | 16,135 | 40.1% |
| Asian | 543 | 45.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 24,227 | 49.1% |
| Female | 30,299 | 49.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 21,456 (19.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 36,358 (34.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 82,638
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $204,464
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,040
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.6%
- Work From Home
- 11.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.