Pamlico County's estimated 2026 population is 12,828 with a growth rate of 0.55% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Pamlico County is the 91st largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 13,108 and has seen a growth of -2.14% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 54.1 years
Female: 56.1 years
Male: 51.6 years
There are 10,635 adults, (3,786 of whom are seniors) in Pamlico County.
Female: 6,024 (48.6%)
Male: 6,366 (51.4%)
The racial composition of Pamlico County includes 73.58% White, 16.2% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,116 | 73.58% |
| Black or African American | 2,007 | 16.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,010 | 8.15% |
| Other race | 161 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 73 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.19% |
Pamlico County's average per capita income is $42,131. Household income levels show a median of $59,717. The poverty rate stands at 15.15%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $104,507 | - |
| Families | $86,005 | $98,666 |
| Households | $59,717 | $78,618 |
| Non Families | $30,813 | $45,910 |
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