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Pasquotank County, North Carolina
Pasquotank County, North Carolina. Pasquotank County had 42,201 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.0% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). It holds 1 place (1 city, village or borough) and 10 census tracts. GEOID 37139.
Pasquotank County is the county of the Elizabeth City, NC micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
42,201
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 40,568 · ACS 2020-2024: 40,834
Median household income
$66,589
±$7,087 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$234,600
±$12,440 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$1,170
±$80 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
How many people live in Pasquotank County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 40,568 residents in Pasquotank County. The Census Bureau estimates 42,201 for July 1, 2025, up 4.0% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 40,834 over 227 square miles of land.
| Measure | Pasquotank County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 40,834 | 10,730,404 | +1,320 |
| Households | 15,785±384 | 4,282,345 | +1,088 |
| Average household size | 2.44±0.06 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 17,721±79 | 4,895,668 | +564 |
Pasquotank County's population since 2000
From 34,897 in 2000 to 42,201 in 2025: up 20.9%. 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 Pasquotank County?
Pasquotank County holds 1 place: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place). The largest is Elizabeth City with 19,622 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Elizabeth City | 18,631 | $52,141 |
|---|
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 Pasquotank County?
The median resident of Pasquotank County is 39.6 years old; 21.4% are under 18 and 18.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 53.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 34.2%. 2.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pasquotank County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.6±0.9 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.4%±0.3 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.6%±0.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.0% | 11.3% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 53.8%±0.6 pts | 60.0% | −1.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 34.2%±1.0 pts | 20.0% | −2.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±0.5 pts | 3.3% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7%±1.1 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.6%±0.9 pts | 9.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.9%±1.2 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.9%±1.3 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 14.9%±1.6 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.0%±2.1 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.4%±1.7 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.6%±2.5 pts | 35.7% | +5.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.9%±1.6 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.0%±1.0 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 Pasquotank County earn?
Half of Pasquotank County's 15,785 households earn less than $66,589 a year (±$7,087), against $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $62,221 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pasquotank County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,589±$7,087 | $72,388 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $85,046±$5,769 | $101,208 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,719±$2,236 | $41,385 | +$3,365 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.0%±2.0 pts | 13.0% | −4.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.9%±4.1 pts | 17.7% | −12.6 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.6%±2.4 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.7%±1.7 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 Pasquotank County?
Owners occupy 67.5% of Pasquotank County's occupied homes and renters 32.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $234,600 by its owner (±$12,440). The median renter pays $1,170 a month including utilities, and 45.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pasquotank County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $234,600±$12,440 | $288,900 | +$33,874 |
| Median gross rent | $1,170±$80 | $1,228 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.0%±5.6 pts | 39.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,554±$57 | $1,631 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.5%±2.7 pts | 66.6% | +7.9 pts |
| Housing units | 17,721±79 | 4,895,668 | +564 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±0.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.9%±2.3 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.6%±2.6 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.2%±2.1 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4%±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.3%±1.8 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 Pasquotank County building?
Builders took permits for 274 new housing units across Pasquotank County in 2025 (274 single-family), 6.5 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 Pasquotank County get to work?
72.8% of Pasquotank County's workers drive alone and 9.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.9%.
| Measure | Pasquotank County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.0%±1.7 pts | 62.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9%±1.7 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.8%±4.3 pts | 71.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.5%±2.5 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 2.9%±1.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.9%±3.3 pts | 16.3% | +7.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.0 min±1.9 | 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 Pasquotank County's census tracts?
Pasquotank County is divided into 10 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $27,226 (Tract 9603) to $103,237 (Tract 9607.01).
| Tract 960137139960100 | 1,528±336 | $35,625 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 960237139960200 | 4,259±535 | $52,596 |
| Tract 960337139960300 | 2,171±372 | $27,226 |
| Tract 960437139960400 | 4,214±610 | $47,866 |
| Tract 9605.0137139960501 | 3,152±432 | $73,859 |
| Tract 9605.0237139960502 | 6,214±829 | $71,206 |
| Tract 9605.0337139960503 | 2,336±363 | $75,069 |
| Tract 960637139960600 | 7,643±833 | $79,299 |
| Tract 9607.0137139960701 | 6,364±725 | $103,237 |
| Tract 9607.0237139960702 | 2,953±327 | $76,182 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Pasquotank County compare with North Carolina's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 62nd of 100 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 46th of 100 |
| Residents per square mile | 29th of 100 |
| Median household income | 32nd of 100 |
| Median home value | 46th of 100 |
| Median gross rent | 20th of 100 |
| Poverty rate | 81st of 100 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34th of 100 |
| Median age | 77th 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 Pasquotank 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.