Pitt County, North Carolina Demographics 2026

Name: Pitt County, North Carolina Demographics
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Pitt County, North Carolina has a population of 177,193, the 15th most populous county in North Carolina. The median household income is $58,188 and the median home value is $208,900. The poverty rate is 19.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Pitt County Quick Facts

Population 177,193

Median Household Income $58,188

Median Home Value $208,900

Poverty Rate 19.8%

Unemployment Rate 7.8%

Median Age 33.0 years

Homeownership Rate 51.4%

Affordability Ratio 3.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 33.8%

High School Graduation 90.8%

Cities/Places 13

Population 177,193 15th of 100

Median Income $58,188 20% lower than state

Poverty Rate 19.8%

Unemployment 7.8%

How Pitt County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	172,279	177,193	+2.9%
Median household income	$58,851	$58,188	-1.1%
Median home value	$194,300	$208,900	+7.5%

Median Household Income

Pitt

$58,188

$72,388

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Pitt

$208,900

$288,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.4%

$25K-$50K 23.1%

$50K-$100K 29.1%

$100K+ 26.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.9%

$10K-$15K

4.4%

$15K-$20K

4.6%

$20K-$25K

3.5%

$25K-$30K

4.2%

$30K-$35K

3.6%

$35K-$40K

5.3%

$40K-$45K

5.6%

$45K-$50K

4.5%

$50K-$60K

7.0%

$60K-$75K

8.6%

$75K-$100K

13.4%

$100K-$125K

8.9%

$125K-$150K

5.6%

$150K-$200K

5.7%

$200K+

6.3%

Employment

7.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

62.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 51.4%

Renter 48.6%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $993/mo 20.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.0%

18-34

31.7%

35-54

22.3%

55-74

19.4%

75+

5.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

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

State average: 58 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Pitt County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Greenville	92,857	$49,748	24.6%	$233,500
Winterville	10,725	$83,193	9.8%	$245,100
Ayden	5,150	$42,413	22.4%	$182,400
Farmville	4,514	$47,410	28.1%	$183,000
Grifton	2,515	$36,794	32.7%	$152,700
Bethel	1,544	$52,961	16.8%	$107,800
Grimesland	650	$42,232	25.8%	$208,700
Simpson	432	$39,464	27.4%	$177,800
Fountain	409	N/A	57.7%	$134,700
Bell Arthur	374	N/A	13.0%	$159,400
Belvoir	272	N/A	6.6%	$144,400
Stokes	210	$59,625	0.0%	$225,000
Falkland	120	$96,102	0.0%	$45,300

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Population Overview

Pitt County is located in North Carolina with a total population of 177,193. It is the 15th most populous county out of 100 in North Carolina. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pitt County is 33.0 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pitt County is $58,188. This is 20% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.8%. This is 52% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. The unemployment rate is 7.8%. This is 65% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $208,900. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $288,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 51.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% lower than the state average of 66.6%.

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 34.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (34.7% vs 20.0%).

Education

33.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% 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 90.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Pitt County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against North Carolina and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Pitt County, North Carolina?

Pitt County has a population of 177,193, making it the 15th most populous county in North Carolina.

What is the median income in Pitt County?

The median household income in Pitt County is $58,188 with a poverty rate of 19.8%.

How many cities are in Pitt County, North Carolina?

Pitt County contains 13 Census-designated places.