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Elizabeth City, NC


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Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Elizabeth City, North Carolina, in Pasquotank county, is 30 miles S of Chesapeake, Virginia (center to center) and 37 miles S of Virginia Beach, Virginia. The city has a population of 17,188.

The People and Families of Elizabeth City

In Elizabeth City, about 38% of adults are married. Elizabeth City has its share of unmarried adults.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elizabeth City had a median family income of $28,037.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Elizabeth City residents, with $3,400. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Elizabeth City Housing

In Elizabeth City, 50% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Elizabeth City, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyElizabeth City Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 17%Elizabeth City Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Elizabeth City, NC

Comparing Elizabeth City 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 Population109
Racial Diversity86
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Senior Citizens75
Age of the Population32
Well-Paid Single Men12
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty12
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use810
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Property Taxes73
Affordability of Rents76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Housing Recently Built54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime24
Low Violent Crime23

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