Pitt County, North Carolina Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 16th-largest in North Carolina

The population of Pitt County, North Carolina is 172,279 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 16th-largest county in North Carolina. The median household income is $58,851, the median home value is $194,300, and the median age is 33.6.

The population of Pitt County has grown 7.1% since 2010 (168,865 → 180,783), a +0.49% annualized rate.

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

172,279

Population

+0.49%

Annual growth

264

People / sq mi

$58,851

Median Income

$194,300

Median Home Value

Pitt County covers 652 sq mi of land at 264.1 people per square mile.

About Pitt County, NC

Pitt County is a county in North Carolina with a population of 172,279. It ranks #16 among counties in North Carolina by population. The median age is 33.6, younger than the national median. The population is 47.0% male and 53.0% female.

The median household income in Pitt County is $58,851, below the US median of $74,580. 11.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $194,300, with monthly rent averaging $971. The homeownership rate of 50.9% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Pitt County reflects 33.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 11.0% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 21.7 minutes each way.

Pitt County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Pitt County had a population of 168,865 in 2010 and 180,783 in 2024, a 7.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 181,257 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.50%.

180,783

Population (2024)

168,865

Population (2010)

181,257

Peak (2019)

0.50%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	168,865	-	-	estimate
2011	170,813	+1,948	+1.15%	estimate
2012	173,021	+2,208	+1.29%	estimate
2013	174,443	+1,422	+0.82%	estimate
2014	175,052	+609	+0.35%	estimate
2015	176,178	+1,126	+0.64%	estimate
2016	177,291	+1,113	+0.63%	estimate
2017	178,661	+1,370	+0.77%	estimate
2018	179,673	+1,012	+0.57%	estimate
2019	181,257	+1,584	+0.88%	estimate
2020	173,643	-7,614	-4.20%	estimate
2021	175,491	+1,848	+1.06%	estimate
2022	177,090	+1,599	+0.91%	estimate
2023	178,956	+1,866	+1.05%	estimate
2024	180,783	+1,827	+1.02%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	53.0%
Black or African American	35.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

33.6

Median Age

53.0%

Female

47.0%

Male

14.3%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.6%

5–9

5.8%

10–14

6.3%

15–19

8.1%

20–24

12.4%

25–34

13.8%

35–44

11.6%

45–54

11.1%

55–59

5.5%

60–64

5.5%

65–74

8.9%

75–84

4.1%

85+

1.3%

Children (under 15): 17.7% · Seniors (65+): 14.3%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$58,851$-11,053 vs state
Mean household income	$80,463
Per-capita income	$34,229
Poverty rate	11.6%+2.2% vs state
Unemployment rate	4.7%
Employment-to-population	58.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

31.7%

Education & health care

11.3%

Manufacturing

10.0%

Finance & real estate

7.9%

Construction

5.6%

Information

5.6%

Retail trade

4.9%

Public administration

3.7%

The largest employment sector in Pitt County is professional & business services, accounting for 31.7% of workers.

How residents commute

0.7%

Drive alone

2.2%

Carpool

75.9%

Public transit

11.0%

Work from home

21.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$194,300$-65,100 vs state

Median home value

$971

Median rent

50.9%

Homeownership rate

81,656

Total housing units

89.9%

Occupied

10.1%

Vacant

49.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

90.0%

With health insurance

93.7%

With broadband internet

26.4%

Foreign-born

7.1%

Veterans (18+)

14.8%

With a disability

91.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

90.9%

High School+

33.9%

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

North Carolina demographic profile All North Carolina data →

Metro areas in North Carolina

Charlotte (2,712,818)Virginia Beach (1,782,590)Raleigh (1,449,594)Greensboro (779,894)Winston (683,637)Durham (594,291)Wilmington (440,578)Asheville (410,817)All US metros →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pitt County, North Carolina has a population of 172,279 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 16th-largest county in North Carolina. Population density is 264 people per square mile.

The population of Pitt County has grown 7.1% since 2010 (168,865 → 180,783), a +0.49% annualized rate.

The median household income in Pitt County, North Carolina is $58,851, with mean (average) household income of $80,463 and per-capita income of $34,229. 11.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Pitt County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (53.0%), Black or African American (35.1%), Hispanic or Latino (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Pitt County, North Carolina is 33.6 years. Residents are 53.0% female and 47.0% male.

The median home value in Pitt County is $194,300 and median monthly rent is $971. 50.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 81,656 total housing units, 10.1% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Pitt County, North Carolina is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 31.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

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