Chowan County, NC
Living in Chowan County
Bikeability32
Walkability49
Commute44
Public Transit24
Affordability81
Public Safety76
Airports19
Hospitals48
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation-762 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
65%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Black35%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate33%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$9.8k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector67%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service27%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$131kMedian Home Value-$5.9k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$551Median Monthly Rent+$123 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home25%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity56%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas27%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas8%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chowan County
United States45
North Carolina20
Property Crime in Chowan County
United States48
North Carolina30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chowan County
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding34
Tornado25
Coastal Flooding5
Hurricane Force Winds5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chowan County, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chowan County, NC
Chowan Multi-Purpose Juvenile School
3 miles, SE
Lawrence Academy
12 miles, SW
Victory Christian School
19 miles, NE
Bethel Assembly Christian Academy
19 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Chowan County, NC
Elizabeth City State University
24 miles, NE
Mid-Atlantic Christian University
25 miles, NE
Chowan University
35 miles, NW
Sentara College of Health Sciences
49 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chowan County, NC
Vidant Chowan Hospital
4 miles, S
Vidant Bertie Hospital
21 miles, SW
Washington County Hosp Inc
21 miles, SW
Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital
24 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Chowan County, NC
Pitt-Greenville Airport
56 miles, SW
Norfolk International Airport
57 miles, NE
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
77 miles, S