Hyde County, North Carolina Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 99th-largest in North Carolina

The population of Hyde County, North Carolina is 4,625 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 99th-largest county in North Carolina. The median household income is $47,338, the median home value is $119,600, and the median age is 48.5.

The population of Hyde County has declined 21.1% since 2010 (5,812 → 4,583), a -1.68% annualized rate.

Hyde County within North Carolina · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

4,625

Population

-1.68%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$47,338

Median Income

$119,600

Median Home Value

Hyde County covers 612 sq mi of land at 7.6 people per square mile.

About Hyde County, NC

What sets Hyde County apart is where people work — remote work is unusually rare here, at 1.6% versus 14.0% nationally. With 4,625 residents, Hyde County is a county in North Carolina.

Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $47,338, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 17.3% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $119,600, with typical rent around $1,237.

Hyde County is among the least college-educated US counties, at 13.7% — below the national 35.0%. Home-based work is uncommon, at 1.6%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.

Hyde County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Hyde County had a population of 5,812 in 2010 and 4,583 in 2024, a -21.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 5,812 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -1.65%.

Hyde County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

4,583

Population (2024)

5,812

Population (2010)

5,812

Peak (2010)

-1.65%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	5,812	-	-	estimate
2011	5,798	-14	-0.24%	estimate
2012	5,689	-109	-1.88%	estimate
2013	5,653	-36	-0.63%	estimate
2014	5,599	-54	-0.96%	estimate
2015	5,425	-174	-3.11%	estimate
2016	5,434	+9	+0.17%	estimate
2017	5,230	-204	-3.75%	estimate
2018	5,006	-224	-4.28%	estimate
2019	4,932	-74	-1.48%	estimate
2020	4,514	-418	-8.48%	estimate
2021	4,607	+93	+2.06%	estimate
2022	4,616	+9	+0.20%	estimate
2023	4,638	+22	+0.48%	estimate
2024	4,583	-55	-1.19%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	60.7%
Black or African American	25.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

48.5

Median Age

45.4%

Female

54.6%

Male

22.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

2.7%

5–9

3.9%

10–14

4.1%

15–19

7.9%

20–24

1.9%

25–34

8.6%

35–44

13.0%

45–54

17.4%

55–59

5.6%

60–64

12.1%

65–74

15.4%

75–84

7.3%

85+

0.2%

Children (under 15): 10.7% · Seniors (65+): 22.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$47,338$-22,566 vs state
Mean household income	$53,886
Per-capita income	$22,370
Poverty rate	17.3%+7.9% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.2%
Employment-to-population	40.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

17.0%

Agriculture

15.4%

Public administration

14.5%

Information

11.5%

Education & health care

10.8%

Construction

6.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.5%

Retail trade

5.2%

The largest employment sector in Hyde County is professional & business services, accounting for 17.0% of workers.

How residents commute

0.4%

Drive alone

0.3%

Carpool

74.5%

Public transit

1.6%

Work from home

28.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$119,600$-139,800 vs state

Median home value

$1,237

Median rent

71.5%

Homeownership rate

3,168

Total housing units

66.8%

Occupied

33.2%

Vacant

28.5%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

88.5%

With health insurance

78.7%

With broadband internet

28.6%

Foreign-born

6.3%

Veterans (18+)

18.9%

With a disability

95.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

86.8%

High School+

13.7%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in North Carolina

Charlotte (886,283)Raleigh (470,763)Greensboro (298,564)Durham (288,465)Winston-Salem (250,887)Fayetteville (209,692)Cary (176,686)Wilmington (118,578)High Point (115,263)Concord (106,518)All North Carolina cities →

Other counties in North Carolina

Wake County (1,151,009)Mecklenburg County (1,130,906)Guilford County (542,987)Forsyth County (386,740)Cumberland County (336,749)Durham County (329,405)Buncombe County (271,790)Union County (244,975)Gaston County (231,485)Cabarrus County (231,262)All North Carolina counties →

Part of North Carolina

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Metro areas in North Carolina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hyde County, North Carolina has a population of 4,625 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 99th-largest county in North Carolina. Population density is 8 people per square mile.

The population of Hyde County has declined 21.1% since 2010 (5,812 → 4,583), a -1.68% annualized rate.

The median household income in Hyde County, North Carolina is $47,338, with mean (average) household income of $53,886 and per-capita income of $22,370. 17.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Hyde County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (60.7%), Black or African American (25.0%), Hispanic or Latino (2.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Hyde County, North Carolina is 48.5 years. Residents are 45.4% female and 54.6% male.

The median home value in Hyde County is $119,600 and median monthly rent is $1,237. 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 3,168 total housing units, 33.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Hyde County, North Carolina is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 17.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.2%.

Charlotte is among the largest cities associated with Hyde County, North Carolina, with a population of 886,283.