Pasquotank County, North Carolina Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 62nd-largest in North Carolina
The population of Pasquotank County, North Carolina is 40,830 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 62nd-largest county in North Carolina. The median household income is $63,912, the median home value is $223,300, and the median age is 39.0.
The population of Pasquotank County has grown 1.9% since 2010 (40,632 → 41,418), a +0.14% annualized rate.
40,830
Population
+0.14%
Annual growth
180
People / sq mi
$63,912
Median Income
$223,300
Median Home Value
Pasquotank County covers 227 sq mi of land at 180.0 people per square mile.
About Pasquotank County, NC
Pasquotank County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 42.5% of the population. With 40,830 residents, Pasquotank County is a county in North Carolina.
Median household income is $63,912, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US counties at 6.5%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $223,300, with typical rent around $1,146.
About 26.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, below the 35.0% national figure. Around 8.5% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Pasquotank County, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.
Pasquotank County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Pasquotank County had a population of 40,632 in 2010 and 41,418 in 2024, a 1.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 41,418 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.14%.
41,418
Population (2024)
40,632
Population (2010)
41,418
Peak (2024)
0.14%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 40,632 |
| 2011 | 40,290 |
| 2012 | 40,411 |
| 2013 | 39,587 |
| 2014 | 39,479 |
| 2015 | 39,433 |
| 2016 | 39,418 |
| 2017 | 39,420 |
| 2018 | 39,693 |
| 2019 | 39,970 |
| 2020 | 40,270 |
| 2021 | 40,484 |
| 2022 | 40,818 |
| 2023 | 41,180 |
| 2024 | 41,418 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 55.6% |
| Black or African American | 35.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.2% |
Age & Sex
39.0
Median Age
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Male
18.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 18.2% · Seniors (65+): 18.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $63,912$-5,992 vs state |
| Mean household income | $82,744 |
| Per-capita income | $32,707 |
| Poverty rate | 6.5%-2.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% |
| Employment-to-population | 53.4% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Pasquotank County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.8% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
2.5%
Carpool
76.2%
Public transit
8.5%
Work from home
27.3 min
Avg commute
Housing
$223,300$-36,100 vs state
Median home value
$1,146
Median rent
65.1%
Homeownership rate
17,565
Total housing units
87.6%
Occupied
12.4%
Vacant
34.9%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
90.3%
With health insurance
94.1%
With broadband internet
42.5%
Foreign-born
11.5%
Veterans (18+)
15.1%
With a disability
96.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
90.0%
High School+
26.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pasquotank County, North Carolina has a population of 40,830 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 62nd-largest county in North Carolina. Population density is 180 people per square mile.
The population of Pasquotank County has grown 1.9% since 2010 (40,632 → 41,418), a +0.14% annualized rate.
The median household income in Pasquotank County, North Carolina is $63,912, with mean (average) household income of $82,744 and per-capita income of $32,707. 6.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Pasquotank County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (55.6%), Black or African American (35.2%), Hispanic or Latino (1.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Pasquotank County, North Carolina is 39.0 years. Residents are 50.9% female and 49.1% male.
The median home value in Pasquotank County is $223,300 and median monthly rent is $1,146. 65.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 17,565 total housing units, 12.4% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Pasquotank County, North Carolina is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.
Charlotte is among the largest cities associated with Pasquotank County, North Carolina, with a population of 886,283.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.