Pitt County, North Carolina Demographics 2026

Pitt County, North Carolina has a population of 172,279, the 16th most populous county in North Carolina. The median household income is $58,851 and the median home value is $194,300. The poverty rate is 19.4%.

Pitt County Quick Facts

Population 172,279

Median Household Income $58,851

Median Home Value $194,300

Poverty Rate 19.4%

Unemployment Rate 7.5%

Median Age 33.6 years

Homeownership Rate 50.9%

Affordability Ratio 3.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 33.9%

High School Graduation 90.9%

Cities/Places 8

Population 172,279 16th of 100

Median Income $58,851 16% lower state

Poverty Rate 19.4%

Unemployment 7.5%

Median Household Income

Pitt

$58,851

$69,904

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Pitt

$194,300

$259,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.3%

$25K-$50K 22.3%

$50K-$100K 30.9%

$100K+ 25.4%

Employment

7.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8% | National: 5.2%

63.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 50.9%

Renter 49.1%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.3x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.5%

18-34

30.5%

35-54

22.7%

55-74

19.9%

75+

5.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 57 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Pitt County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Winterville town	10,624	$82,783	9.4%	$226,600
Ayden town	5,035	$41,711	21.6%	$161,200
Farmville town	4,493	$50,870	27.0%	$184,900
Grifton town	2,661	$36,664	31.3%	$122,100
Bethel town	1,528	$51,489	12.0%	$114,000
Grimesland town	428	$35,417	27.3%	$162,500
Fountain town	317	N/A	53.6%	$120,600
Falkland town	119	$93,542	3.4%	$45,800

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Population Overview

Pitt County is located in North Carolina with a total population of 172,279. It is the 16th most populous county out of 100 in North Carolina. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pitt County is 33.6 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pitt County is $58,851. This is 16% lower than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.4%. This is 47% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 7.5%. This is 56% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $194,300. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $259,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 50.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% lower than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pitt County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 51.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 34.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (34.9% vs 20.3%).

Education

33.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% 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 90.9%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Pitt County, North Carolina?

Pitt County has a population of 172,279, making it the 16th most populous county in North Carolina.

What is the median income in Pitt County?

The median household income in Pitt County is $58,851 with a poverty rate of 19.4%.

How many cities are in Pitt County, North Carolina?

Pitt County contains 8 Census-designated places.