Population 177,193 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pitt County
Household size in Pitt County
| Period | Pitt County | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Pitt County is a place of small households, averaging 2.38 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.44, as it has nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Pitt County
| Period | Pitt County | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.4 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.3 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Pitt County is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.3, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 33.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Few North Carolina counties are younger: only four of 100.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Pitt County
| Period | Pitt County | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Pitt County than nationally: 14.6%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 1.4 points, even as the national share fell. Pitt County has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five North Carolina counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Pitt County
Renters in Pitt County
| Period | Pitt County | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.7% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 46.0% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.9% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 48.6% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Pitt County than nationally: 48.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. About four in ten owners (40.0%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 3.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Pitt County has the highest share of renters of any North Carolina county.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Pitt County
| Period | Pitt County | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Pitt County as nationally: 9.9%, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in North Carolina overall (11.4%). Vacancy has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Pitt County
| Period | Pitt County | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Pitt County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1992, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Pitt County
| Period | Pitt County | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $748 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $780 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $841 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,091 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$343 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Pitt County costs $1,091 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $343 a month since 2006–10, up 46%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.2% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Pitt County
Bachelor's degrees in Pitt County
| Period | Pitt County | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.3% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.9% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.3% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.7% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a third of adults 25 and older in Pitt County (34.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Pitt County
| Period | Pitt County | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.3% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.5% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.7% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.5% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Pitt County is a bit above the national rate: 91.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. North Carolina as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma has risen 5.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Pitt County
| Period | Pitt County | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Pitt County runs well above the national rate: 8.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of North Carolina's 100 counties, only eight have higher unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Pitt County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitt County | 2.38 | 36.3 | 14.6% | 48.6% | 9.9% | 1992 | $1,091 | 34.7% | 91.5% | 8.1% |
| Greene County | 2.67 | 40.8 | 15.4% | 33.5% | 14.4% | 1986 | $823 | 12.1% | 78.9% | 5.0% |
| Beaufort County | 2.28 | 47.1 | 11.9% | 30.5% | 17.7% | 1980 | $928 | 20.5% | 88.6% | 3.9% |
| Johnston County | 2.79 | 38.0 | 10.4% | 23.9% | 6.9% | 2000 | $1,394 | 29.8% | 91.1% | 3.7% |
| Hyde County | 1.91 | 47.1 | 11.8% | 28.1% | 29.6% | 1984 | $1,178 | 14.6% | 87.9% | 4.2% |
| Lee County | 2.63 | 39.3 | 16.2% | 32.7% | 8.6% | 1987 | $1,065 | 20.3% | 85.3% | 3.8% |
| Rowan County | 2.52 | 41.4 | 12.7% | 27.7% | 9.9% | 1981 | $1,054 | 23.0% | 89.0% | 5.2% |
| Iredell County | 2.62 | 40.9 | 10.5% | 28.1% | 9.3% | 1994 | $1,373 | 35.2% | 91.8% | 4.2% |
| Lincoln County | 2.56 | 44.8 | 10.2% | 21.1% | 7.4% | 1993 | $1,145 | 29.3% | 90.0% | 3.6% |
| Catawba County | 2.48 | 41.6 | 12.8% | 27.8% | 9.8% | 1984 | $1,007 | 25.9% | 88.0% | 3.7% |
| McDowell County | 2.38 | 44.8 | 10.8% | 24.4% | 14.5% | 1983 | $823 | 17.4% | 85.4% | 3.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Pitt County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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