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Edenton, North Carolina

Introduction to Edenton, North Carolina

Edenton, North Carolina, in Chowan county, is 48 miles S of Suffolk, Virginia (center to center) and 60 miles SW of Virginia Beach, Virginia. As of the 2000 census, 5,394 people lived in Edenton.

Edenton History

Edenton, which was incorporated in 1722, was named in honor of colonial governor Charles Eden. It was the capital of North Carolina's from 1722 to 1743. It became the economic and cultural center, and was a busy shipping port. During the American Civil War, local attorney William Badham, Jr. recruited the Albemarle Artillery at Edenton in 1862. The town was also the filming location for the movie "Dog Days of Summer".

Edenton and Nearby Attractions

  • Museum of the Albemarle
  • James Iredell House
  • Somerset Place State Historic Site
  • Montrose Gardens
  • Pettigrew State Park

Things To Do In Edenton

Edenton has several places of historic interest like the James Iredell House, and the Cupola House. Somerset Place State Historic Site, the Museum of the Albemarle, and Pantego Academy Historical Museum are also located near the town. Pettigrew State Park offers opportunities for boating, fishing, picnicking, hiking, and camping. Montrose Gardens, and the North Carolina Aquarium – Manteo are other popular destinations nearby. Residents of Edenton also host the Chowan County Fair, Music & Water Festival, and the Hog Fest every year.

Edenton Transportation

Air transportation is available from Norfolk International Airport.

Edenton Higher Education

Beaufort County Community College, Roanoke - Chowan Community College, Martin Community College, Chowan University, and Elizabeth City State University are some of the colleges near Edenton.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyEdenton Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 10%Edenton Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Edenton Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Edenton, NC

Comparing Edenton 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
Senior Citizens98
Racial Diversity86
Age of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Well-Paid Single Men12
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
Median Family Income23
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use710
Working at Home57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Affordability of Property Taxes85
People Living Alone87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Housing Recently Built53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime36
Low Violent Crime24

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