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Ahoskie, NC


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Ahoskie, North Carolina

Ahoskie, North Carolina, in Hertford county, is 39 miles SW of Suffolk, Virginia (center to center) and 62 miles SW of Virginia Beach, Virginia. The town has a population of 4,523.

The People and Families of Ahoskie

In Ahoskie, about 40% of adults are married. Ahoskie has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that the town features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ahoskie had a median family income of $27,566.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Ahoskie Housing

In Ahoskie, 46% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the town rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Ahoskie, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Ahoskie strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Ahoskie Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Ahoskie, NC

Comparing Ahoskie to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity106
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Well-Paid Single Men11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults54
People Above Poverty22
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Short Commute Times76
Working at Home45
Walking and Biking to Work21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Rents68
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Housing Recently Built52

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime12
Low Property Crime11

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