Pasquotank County, North Carolina Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pasquotank County is located in North Carolina with a total population of 40,830. It is the 62nd most populous county out of 100 in North Carolina. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pasquotank County is 39.0 years. This is about average than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pasquotank County is $63,912. This is 9% lower than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.0%. This is 24% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 6.6%. This is 36% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $223,300. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $259,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 65.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pasquotank County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 34.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (34.6% vs 20.3%). The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 3.1%.

Education

26.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.0%.