County · North Carolina
Pitt County, North Carolina
Pitt County, North Carolina. Pitt County had 182,936 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.5% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). It holds 13 places (10 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 42 census tracts. GEOID 37147.
Pitt County is the county of the Greenville, NC metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
182,936
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 170,243 · ACS 2020-2024: 177,193
Median household income
$58,188
±$2,075 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$208,900
±$7,837 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$993
±$21 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
How many people live in Pitt County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 170,243 residents in Pitt County. The Census Bureau estimates 182,936 for July 1, 2025, up 6.5% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 177,193 over 652 square miles of land.
| Measure | Pitt County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 177,193 | 10,730,404 | −1,240 |
| Households | 74,533±816 | 4,282,345 | +4,734 |
| Average household size | 2.30±0.03 | 2.44 | −0.16 |
| Housing units | 82,638±75 | 4,895,668 | +3,254 |
Pitt County's population since 2000
From 133,798 in 2000 to 182,936 in 2025: up 36.7%. 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 Pitt County?
Pitt County holds 13 places: 10 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Greenville with 96,443 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Greenville | 87,521 | $49,748 |
|---|---|---|
| Winterville | 10,462 | $83,193 |
| Ayden | 4,977 | $42,413 |
| Farmville | 4,461 | $47,410 |
| Grifton | 2,448 | $36,794 |
| Bethel | 1,373 | $52,961 |
| Bell Arthur | 477 | not published |
| Simpson | 390 | $39,464 |
| Grimesland | 386 | $42,232 |
| Fountain | 385 | not published |
| StokesGEOID 3765020 | 357 | $59,625 |
| BelvoirGEOID 3704955 | 315 | not published |
| FalklandGEOID 3722640 | 47 | $96,102 |
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 Pitt County?
The median resident of Pitt County is 33.0 years old; 21.0% are under 18 and 14.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 51.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 34.7%. 5.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pitt County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.0±0.3 | 39.1 | +0.5 |
| Under 18 years | 21.0% | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.5%±0.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.9% | 11.3% | +1.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 51.9%±0.2 pts | 60.0% | −2.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 34.7%±0.5 pts | 20.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.0%±0.2 pts | 3.3% | +0.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1%±0.6 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.8%±0.5 pts | 9.1% | +1.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.5%±0.6 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5%±0.5 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 14.9%±0.9 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.0%±1.0 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.8%±0.8 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 33.8%±1.3 pts | 35.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.3%±0.9 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.3%±0.6 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 Pitt County earn?
Half of Pitt County's 74,533 households earn less than $58,188 a year (±$2,075), against $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $58,380 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pitt County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,188±$2,075 | $72,388 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $80,803±$2,837 | $101,208 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,160±$1,135 | $41,385 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.8%±1.1 pts | 13.0% | −3.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.1%±2.8 pts | 17.7% | −6.6 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.2%±1.1 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.5%±1.1 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 Pitt County?
Owners occupy 51.4% of Pitt County's occupied homes and renters 48.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $208,900 by its owner (±$7,837). The median renter pays $993 a month including utilities, and 42.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pitt County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $208,900±$7,837 | $288,900 | +$26,019 |
| Median gross rent | $993±$21 | $1,228 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.3%±3.1 pts | 39.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,467±$36 | $1,631 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 51.4%±1.6 pts | 66.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 82,638±75 | 4,895,668 | +3,254 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.5%±1.3 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 48.6%±1.3 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.2%±1.0 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1%±0.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.4%±0.6 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 Pitt County building?
Builders took permits for 1,285 new housing units across Pitt County in 2025 (1,108 single-family), 7.0 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 Pitt County get to work?
75.3% of Pitt County's workers drive alone and 11.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.8%.
| Measure | Pitt County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.8%±1.1 pts | 62.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.8%±0.9 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.3%±1.8 pts | 71.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.6%±1.1 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 2.3%±0.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.9%±1.4 pts | 16.3% | +7.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.1 min±0.8 | 25.1 min | +1.4 min |
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 Pitt County's census tracts?
Pitt County is divided into 42 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $16,991 (Tract 1.01) to $111,058 (Tract 3.01).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Pitt County compare with North Carolina's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 15th of 100 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 28th of 100 |
| Residents per square mile | 22nd of 100 |
| Median household income | 61st of 100 |
| Median home value | 57th of 100 |
| Median gross rent | 41st of 100 |
| Poverty rate | 19th of 100 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21st of 100 |
| Median age | 97th 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
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