County · North Carolina
Hyde County, North Carolina
Hyde County, North Carolina. Hyde County had 4,554 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.7% since 2020, while North Carolina grew 7.2%. It holds 4 places (4 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 37095.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,554
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,589 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,592
Median household income
$53,713
±$12,155 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$124,000
±$22,989 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$1,263
±$129 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
How many people live in Hyde County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 4,589 residents in Hyde County. The Census Bureau estimates 4,554 for July 1, 2025, down 0.7% since 2020, while North Carolina grew 7.2%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 4,592 over 612 square miles of land.
| Measure | Hyde County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,592 | 10,730,404 | −621 |
| Households | 1,939±239 | 4,282,345 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.99±0.20 | 2.44 | −0.37 |
| Housing units | 2,952±253 | 4,895,668 | −401 |
Hyde County's population since 2000
From 5,826 in 2000 to 4,554 in 2025: down 21.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Hyde County?
Hyde County holds 4 places: 4 census-designated places. The largest is Ocracoke with 723 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| OcracokeGEOID 3748740 | 797 | $77,583 |
|---|---|---|
| EngelhardGEOID 3721380 | 374 | $50,673 |
| Swan QuarterGEOID 3766340 | 275 | $71,289 |
| FairfieldGEOID 3722280 | 231 | $46,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hyde County?
The median resident of Hyde County is 47.1 years old; 18.0% are under 18 and 19.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 57.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 24.2%.
| Measure | Hyde County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.1±2.2 | 39.1 | +6.2 |
| Under 18 years | 18.0%±2.6 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.6%±4.3 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.1%±3.7 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 57.7%±5.3 pts | 60.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 24.2%±4.5 pts | 20.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.5%±1.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.5%±3.5 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.9%±3.0 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.8%±5.3 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.6%±3.4 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 19.3%±5.6 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.6%±5.9 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.5%±4.3 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.7%±4.9 pts | 35.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.9%±2.3 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5%±2.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hyde County earn?
Half of Hyde County's 1,939 households earn less than $53,713 a year (±$12,155), against $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $48,813 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hyde County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,713±$12,155 | $72,388 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $61,530±$8,862 | $101,208 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,731±$4,158 | $41,385 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 22.2%±7.9 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 37.4%±20.1 pts | 17.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.5%±7.2 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 72.0%±9.1 pts | 90.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hyde County?
Owners occupy 71.9% of Hyde County's occupied homes and renters 28.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $124,000 by its owner (±$22,989). The median renter pays $1,263 a month including utilities, and 47.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hyde County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $124,000±$22,989 | $288,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,263±$129 | $1,228 | +$309 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.8%±21.6 pts | 39.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,376±$258 | $1,631 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.9%±9.7 pts | 66.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,952±253 | 4,895,668 | −401 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±2.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 19.4%±15.8 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.4%±7.9 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 22.3%±7.0 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.5%±5.3 pts | 4.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hyde County building?
Builders took permits for 35 new housing units across Hyde County in 2025 (35 single-family), 7.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hyde County get to work?
70.1% of Hyde County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 30.5 minutes.
| Measure | Hyde County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 45.1%±8.5 pts | 62.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5%±1.9 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 70.1%±9.8 pts | 71.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 21.6%±8.6 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.4%±0.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.8%±1.4 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.5 min±7.2 | 25.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Hyde County's census tracts?
Hyde County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $53,458 (Tract 9201.01) to $55,071 (Tract 9201.02).
| Tract 9201.0137095920101 | 2,078±305 | $53,458 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9201.0237095920102 | 2,514±305 | $55,071 |
| Tract 990137095990100 | 0±14 | not published |
| Tract 990237095990200 | 0±14 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Hyde County compare with North Carolina's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 99th of 100 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 89th of 100 |
| Residents per square mile | 100th of 100 |
| Median household income | 74th of 100 |
| Median home value | 91st of 100 |
| Median gross rent | 12th of 100 |
| Poverty rate | 8th of 100 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 94th of 100 |
| Median age | 27th of 100 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hyde County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.