2023 ACS Census Data · Population 4,625
Hyde County is a small rural county in North Carolina with a population of 4,625. The median household income is $47,338, 27% below the national average. The poverty rate is 22.4%, median home value is $119,600, and 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 43% below the national average.
Population
4,625
2023 estimate
Rank #2924 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$47,338
Household
Rank #2830 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$119,600
Owner-occupied
Rank #2551 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
13.7%
Adults 25+
Rank #2913 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
45.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
4.6%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.2%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
22% below North Carolina avg·27% below national avg
Poverty Rate
46% below North Carolina avg·50% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
26% below North Carolina avg·28% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$22,370
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
22.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
41.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
44% below North Carolina avg·43% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
32% above North Carolina avg·33% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
0% above North Carolina avg·2% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
44% below North Carolina avg·56% below national avg
Housing Units
3,168
Households
2,115
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
1.9
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,250
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
68.9%
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
46% below North Carolina avg·43% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% below North Carolina avg·2% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
18.7%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
15.2%
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