Edgecombe County's 2026 population is estimated at 49,480, reflecting a 0.36% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Edgecombe County is the 53rd largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 56,595 and has grown -12.57% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.7 years
Female: 44 years
Male: 39.1 years
There are 37,584 adults, (10,191 of whom are seniors) in Edgecombe County.
Female: 25,892 (53.1%)
Male: 22,844 (46.9%)
The racial composition of Edgecombe County includes 55.63% Black or African American, 37.26% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 27,114 | 55.63% |
| White | 18,160 | 37.26% |
| Two or more races | 1,660 | 3.41% |
| Other race | 1,451 | 2.98% |
| Native American | 188 | 0.39% |
| Asian | 128 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.07% |
Edgecombe County 's average per capita income is $39,133. Household income levels show a median of $51,265. The poverty rate stands at 21.73%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,065 | $104,048 |
| Families | $63,220 | $79,272 |
| Households | $51,265 | $68,605 |
| Non Families | $31,390 | $43,093 |
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