Pitt County's estimated 2026 population is 184,990 with a growth rate of 1.12% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Pitt County is the 16th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 168,865 and has seen a growth of 9.55% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 33 years
Female: 33.9 years
Male: 31.9 years
There are 139,949 adults, (25,702 of whom are seniors) in Pitt County.
Female: 93,996 (53%)
Male: 83,197 (47%)
The racial composition of Pitt County includes 52.66% White, 34.98% Black or African American, 5.08% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93,301 | 52.66% |
| Black or African American | 61,982 | 34.98% |
| Other race | 9,001 | 5.08% |
| Two or more races | 8,664 | 4.89% |
| Asian | 3,545 | 2% |
| Native American | 663 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 37 | 0.02% |
Pitt County's average per capita income is $46,375. Household income levels show a median of $58,188. The poverty rate stands at 19.84%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $108,212 | $130,581 |
| Families | $80,889 | $100,775 |
| Households | $58,188 | $80,803 |
| Non Families | $38,881 | $52,727 |
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