U.S. County · Profile

Pitt County

175.1KTotal Population
267Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+30.92%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Pitt County has a population of 175,119 as of 2023. It is located in North Carolina.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Pitt County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):6.7%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White54.7%95,790
Black or African American35.1%61,467
Hispanic or Latino6.7%11,733
Some Other Race4.1%7,180
Two or More Races3.9%6,830
Asian1.7%2,977
American Indian/Alaska Native0.4%700
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Pitt County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$54,915
26.4% below national average
Per Capita Income
$32,224
15.9% below national average
Poverty Rate
20.0%
73.9% above national average
Median Age
33.2 years

Income & Poverty

$54,915Median Household Income
$32,224Per Capita Income
20.0%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$54,915$76,312
Families$73,970$93,644
Married-couple Families$73,970$82,846
Nonfamily Households$38,591$41,678

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Pitt County, North Carolina.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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