Chowan County Summary

Life in Chowan County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Chowan County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Chowan County:

  • The population in Chowan County is 13,835.

  • The median home value in Chowan County is $226,256.

  • The median income in Chowan County is $51,188.

  • The median rent in Chowan County is $814.

  • The unemployment rate in Chowan County is 4.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Chowan County is 20.9%.

  • The average high in Chowan County is 74.8° and there are 123.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Chowan County

List Of Cities & Towns in Chowan County

Edenton, NC Population 4,512

Map Of Chowan County

Chowan County, NC Weather

  • The average high in Chowan County is 74.8°.

  • There are 92.72 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 123.6 inches of rain each year with 1.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:09 hours of sun each day in Chowan County.

StatChowan County
Mean High74.8
Nice Days92.72
Rainfall123.6
Snowfall1.2
Sunny_hours5:09
74.8°
Average High
123.6
Inches of Rain

Chowan County Photos

Map Of Edenton Chowan County North Carolina
Source: Public Domain
Old Custom House Edenton
Source: Public Domain

Chowan County Demographics

Population over time in Chowan County

The current population in Chowan County is 13,835. The population has decreased -2.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 13,796 -1.4%
2021 13,995 -0.7%
2020 14,097 -

Gender in Chowan County

  • Chowan County is 52.3% female with 7,232 female residents.

  • Chowan County is 47.7% male with 6,602 male residents.

Female
52.3% (7,232)
Male
47.7% (6,602)
Gender Chowan County NC USA
Female 52.3% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 47.7% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Chowan County

Chowan County is:

  • 60.2% White with 8,330 White residents.

  • 33.4% African American with 4,619 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 9 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 15 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 10 Other residents.

  • 2.5% Two Or More with 342 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.7% Hispanic with 510 Hispanic residents.

White
60.2% (8,330)
African American
33.4% (4,619)
American Indian
0.1% (9)
Asian
0.1% (15)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (10)
Two Or More
2.5% (342)
Hispanic
3.7% (510)

Table: Chowan County By Race

Race Chowan County NC USA
White 60.2% 61.7% 58.9%
African American 33.4% 20.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.5% 3.3% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.7% 10.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Chowan County, North Carolina

  • 5.6% of households in Chowan County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 8.6% of households in Chowan County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.2% of households in Chowan County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.6% of households in Chowan County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.2% of households in Chowan County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.6% of households in Chowan County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.3% of households in Chowan County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Chowan County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.7% of households in Chowan County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.0% of households in Chowan County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.6% (772)
$10,000 to $14,999
8.6% (1,192)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.2% (1,413)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.6% (1,462)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.2% (1,969)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.6% (2,430)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.3% (1,695)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.2% (1,689)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.7% (652)
$200,000 or more
4.0% (556)
Income Chowan County NC USA
Less than $10,000 5.6% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 8.6% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.2% 8.1% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.6% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.2% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.6% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.3% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.2% 15.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.7% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.0% 8.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Chowan County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Chowan County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Chowan County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 34.0% of adults in Chowan County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Chowan County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Chowan County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Chowan County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Chowan County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Chowan County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Chowan County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (553)
9-12th Grade
9% (1,245)
High School / GED
34% (4,703)
Some College
20% (2,767)
Associate's Degree
9% (1,245)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (2,075)
Master's Degree
7% (968)
Professional Degree
1% (138)
Doctorate Degree
1% (138)
Education Chowan County NC USA
< 9th Grade 4% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 7% 6%
High School / GED 34% 25% 26%
Some College 20% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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