Demographics & People — Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 18,740 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~19,200 |
| Median Age | 36.5 |
| Total Households | 7,367 |
| Family Households | 4,349 |
| Average Household Size | 2.35 |
| Diversity Index | 0.573 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,223 |
| Black or African American | 9,388 |
| Asian | 216 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,436 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 8,800 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,220 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,587 |
| Irish | 1,338 |
| English | 1,248 |
| German | 1,166 |
| American | 1,108 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 736 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 453 |
| Italian | 451 |
Language
| English Only | 16,602 |
| Spanish | 500 |
| Population 5+ | 17,551 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,184 |
| Population 18+ | 14,076 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 11.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Elizabeth City, North Carolina.