Census ACS · #703 μSA
Elizabeth City Metro Area
The Elizabeth City, Nc Micropolitan Statistical Area has 40,830 residents. The median household income is $63,912 and the median home value is $223,300.
40,830
Population
180
People / sq mi
$63,912
Median Income
$223,300
Median Home Value
The Elizabeth City CBSA covers 227 sq mi of land at 180.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 55.6% |
| Black or African American | 35.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% |
Economy & Income
$63,912
Median Household Income
$32,707
Per Capita Income
6.5%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$223,300
Median Home Value
$1,146
Median Rent
65.1%
Homeownership
Education
90.0%
High School+
26.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
8.5%
Work From Home
27.3 min
Avg Commute
42.5%
Foreign Born
Elizabeth City spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Elizabeth City, Nc Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 40,830 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #703 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Elizabeth City metro area is $63,912, with a per capita income of $32,707.
The Elizabeth City, Nc CBSA spans the state of North Carolina.
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Data for the Elizabeth City, Nc CBSA (21020) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.