Lewiston Woodville, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 447, Lewiston Woodville's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Lewiston Woodville is a small community located in North Carolina, within Bertie County. The total population is 447. It ranks as the 605th most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lewiston Woodville is 43.4 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. 16.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lewiston Woodville is $41,375. This is 43% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 49% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 37.0%. This is 184% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 13.2%. This is 180% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $53,400. Housing costs are 82% lower than the state median of $288,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Lewiston Woodville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lewiston Woodville is Black or African American, making up 73.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 22.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (22.1%) is well below the state average of 60.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (73.8% vs 20.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 11.3%.

Education

18.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 67.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lewiston Woodville, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.