Chowan County's estimated 2026 population is 14,139 with a growth rate of 0.4% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Chowan County is the 88th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 14,737 and has seen a growth of -4.06% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 48.6 years
Female: 49.9 years
Male: 46.4 years
There are 11,184 adults, (3,606 of whom are seniors) in Chowan County.
Female: 7,149 (51.7%)
Male: 6,687 (48.3%)
The racial composition of Chowan County includes 60.37% White, 32.68% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,353 | 60.37% |
| Black or African American | 4,522 | 32.68% |
| Two or more races | 632 | 4.57% |
| Other race | 320 | 2.31% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.07% |
Chowan County's average per capita income is $34,482. Household income levels show a median of $53,864. The poverty rate stands at 19.09%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,698 | - |
| Families | $72,911 | $92,373 |
| Households | $53,864 | $78,897 |
| Non Families | $36,875 | $50,125 |
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