27909 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 27909, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

27909 is a zip code in Camden County and Pasquotank County, North Carolina, which covers Courthouse, Elizabeth City, Mount Hermon, Newland, Nixonton, Providence, and Salem, with a total population of 40,284 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 27909 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 27909.

The estimated population of people living in 27909 is 40,284, with a median age of 39.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 27909 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
40,284
+1.21%
+1.79%
2020
39,804
+0.64%
-
2019
39,551
+0.09%
-
2018
39,515
 -0.16% -
2017
39,577
 - -

Population of 27909 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 27909 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
54%
54.9%
 -1.64%
Black/African American
35.9%
36.2%
 -0.83%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
6%
4.9%
 +22.45%
Asian
1.2%
1.7%
 -29.41%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
2%
 +30.00%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 27909 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 27909 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 27909 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 27909 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39 -1.52% 36.8 +0.27% 41.6 -2.12%
2020 39.6 +2.59% 36.7 +1.94% 42.5 +2.66%
2019 38.6 +1.05% 36 -1.1% 41.4 +2.48%
2018 38.2 0% 36.4 +0.83% 40.4 -0.25%
2017 38.2 - 36.1 - 40.5 -

The median age of the 27909 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 27909 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,491 +2.34% 2,632 -13.59% 2,540 2,281
10 to 19 2,452 +17.29% 2,452 +11.02% 2,894 2,721
20 to 29 2,961 -15.81% 2,641 -0.02% 2,517 2,634
30 to 39 2,512 +5.43% 2,299 +1.48% 2,647 2,313
40 to 49 2,396 -1.41% 2,543 -4.26% 2,361 2,411
50 to 59 2,575 -6.19% 3,026 -12.49% 2,419 2,662
60 to 69 1,990 +25.84% 2,348 +15.66% 2,556 2,736
70+ 1,843 +0.73% 2,416 +12.72% 1,855 2,737

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 27909 zip code is $56,583.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 27909.

  • Under 25
    $37,083.00
  • 25 to 44
    $65,789.00
  • 45 to 64
    $68,348.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,144.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 27909 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 27909, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 27909 is currently $72,476.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.72% of households in 27909 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 27909 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.36%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.63%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.93%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.24%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.11%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.01%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.72%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 27909 is $28,591.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 27909 by the total population of 27909.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 27909 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 27909 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.83%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31.58%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.11%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    42.32%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.16%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 27909 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 27909 zip over the age of 16 is 32,221.

Of those people, a total of 60.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 27909 is 54.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 27909 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,373 31.40% 19.00%
20 to 24 years 2,241 64.20% 9.40%
25 to 29 years 2,910 86.20% 8.50%
30 to 34 years 2,708 82.60% 5.30%
35 to 44 years 4,795 89.90% 2.60%
45 to 54 years 4,681 80.30% 3.90%
55 to 59 years 2,629 69.70% 3.80%
60 to 64 years 2,962 45.80% 4.50%
65 to 74 years 4,235 26.40% 1.00%
75 years and over 2,687 4.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 27909. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 18,935 61.10% 3.10%
Black or African American 11,573 56.40% 8.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 133 54.10% 0.00%
Asian 473 90.10% 17.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 29 0.00% 0.00%
Other 217 75.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 861 77.50% 6.50%
Hispanic or Latino 1,517 83.10% 2.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 18,020 60.00% 3.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 27909 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 27909 is 17,696, with median earnings of $36,303.00.

Women in 27909 are earning approximately 72.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 17,696 $36,303.00
Male 9,125 $42,446.00
Female 8,571 $30,964.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 27909 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,384 $58,232.00
Business and Financial 719 $43,076.00
Computer and Mathematical 384 $51,190.00
Architecture and Engineering 158 $82,500.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 89 $64,926.00
Community and Social Service 481 $38,425.00
Legal 81 $39,961.00
Educational and Library 984 $40,581.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 207 $22,660.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,120 $54,528.00
Healthcare Support 894 $30,590.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 250 $56,250.00
Law Enforcement 376 $40,893.00
Food Preparation and Serving 888 $12,218.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 963 $20,536.00
Personal Care and Service 288 $21,346.00
Sales 2,031 $26,994.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,877 $36,426.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 54 $16,929.00
Construction and Extraction 1,206 $41,348.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 538 $52,464.00
Production 1,337 $38,866.00
Transportation and Material Moving 741 $20,434.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 27909 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 27909.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 704 $70,833.00 680 $41,786.00
Business and Financial 160 $66,667.00 559 $38,291.00
Computer and Mathematical 271 $59,531.00 113 $13,848.00
Architecture and Engineering 158 $82,500.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 45 $54,509.00 44 $0.00
Community and Social Service 179 $42,250.00 302 $37,033.00
Legal 52 $217,778.00 29 $0.00
Educational and Library 254 $48,561.00 730 $37,177.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 110 $24,423.00 97 $14,948.00
Healthcare Practitioners 306 $72,500.00 814 $50,250.00
Healthcare Support 120 $29,329.00 774 $31,208.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 189 $76,588.00 61 $12,917.00
Law Enforcement 330 $45,326.00 46 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 481 $16,705.00 407 $11,884.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 638 $26,058.00 325 $11,275.00
Personal Care and Service 26 $13,611.00 262 $24,250.00
Sales 804 $44,297.00 1,227 $22,055.00
Office and Administrative Support 479 $50,729.00 1,398 $30,141.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 54 $16,929.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,172 $41,573.00 34 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 531 $52,339.00 7 $0.00
Production 834 $44,271.00 503 $29,390.00
Transportation and Material Moving 667 $21,250.00 74 $10,152.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 15,079 households in 27909, with an average household size of 2.52 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 10,113 families living in the 27909 zip code with an average family size of 3.06 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 27909:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 7,390 557 2,166 4,966
Average Household Size 3 2.75 3.7 1.26
Total Families 7,390 557 2,166 0
Average Household Size 2.98 2.61 3.46 0

Poverty

Of the 10,113 families living in 27909, 9.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 27909:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 17,360 housing units in 27909.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 15,079 86.86%
Vacant 2,281 13.14%

29.67% of the total 17,360 housing units in 27909 are rental units. This is approximately 5,151 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 9,525 are occupied by the owner - or 54.87% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 27909 is $967.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 27909 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    403
  • Less than $500
    540
  • $500 to $999
    2,194
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,902
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    358
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    138
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    19

Property Value

The median value of a property in 27909 is $179,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 27909 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    959
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,044
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,620
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,935
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,540
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,169
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    158
  • $1,000,000 or more
    100

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 27909. The chart below shows the number of properties in 27909 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,039
  • 1940 to 1949
    800
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,176
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,329
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,822
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,478
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,169
  • 2000 to 2009
    3,664
  • 2010 to 2013
    883
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 27909 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,023
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,349
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,069
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,638

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 27909 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 27909 that commute to work in a particular way.

29 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 27909.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    523
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,742
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,057
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,512
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,438
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    807
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    727
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    111
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    672
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,551
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    2,326
  • 90 or more minutes
    829

Summary

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