Elizabeth City Authority
Elizabeth City is a middle-income town of 18,871 with home prices 1.5× below the North Carolina median.
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Elizabeth City (18,871 residents) operates as a chartered municipality within Camden County, North Carolina. The median household income stands at $52,141.
Definition and scope
Located in Camden County, North Carolina, Elizabeth City operates within North Carolina's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 3 and is part of the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metropolitan area.
Who lives here
Elizabeth City has approximately 18,871 residents. The median age is 36.5 years. Roughly 44% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $187,700.
Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):
- White (non-Hispanic): 42.1%
- Black or African American: 45.5%
- Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
- Asian: 1.0%
Economy and earnings
Median household income in Elizabeth City is $52,141. Poverty rate stands at 13.3%. Unemployment rate at last release was 4.1%. Educational attainment: 27.2% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public services and infrastructure
Available public services on file for Elizabeth City:
- Public schools: 14
- Public libraries: 2
- Fire stations: 3
- Police stations: 3
- Hospitals: 5
Getting around
The nearest commercial airport serving Elizabeth City is Elizabeth City Regional Airport & Coast Guard Air Station. Federal court business routes through Pasquotank County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Norfolk, Virginia.
Geography and climate
Elevation here is 7 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7a.
References
- North Carolina State Authority — state-level reference for North Carolina.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
- Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.
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- 2026-01872 Continuance of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council · source
- 2026-06286 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors · source
- 2026-08013 Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Grid Infrastructure, Equipment, and · source
- 2026-02497 Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in and in Relation to Burma · source
- 2026-06960 Strengthening Actions Taken To Adjust Imports of Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Into the United States · source
- 2026-07719 Authorizing Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership To Operate and Maintain Existing Pipeline Facilities at Pembina County, North Dakota, at th · source
- 2026-02812 Unleashing American Commercial Fishing in the Atlantic · source
- 2026-03279 Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Libya · source
- 2026-07718 Authorizing Enbridge Energy Company, Inc. To Operate and Maintain Existing Pipeline Facilities at St. Clair County, Michigan, at the Interna · source
- R1-2026-03829 Continuing the Suspension of Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries · source
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