27932 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 27932, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

27932 is a zip code in Chowan County, North Carolina, which covers Township 1, Edenton, Township 2, Middle, Township 4, and Yeopim, with a total population of 12,472 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 27932 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 27932.

The estimated population of people living in 27932 is 12,472, with a median age of 45.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 27932 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,472
+6.34%
+1.85%
2020
11,728
 -3.31% -
2019
12,129
 -2.62% -
2018
12,455
+1.71%
-
2017
12,246
 - -

Population of 27932 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 27932 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
57.7%
57.1%
 +1.05%
Black/African American
36.4%
37.1%
 -1.89%
Native
0.1%
1%
 -90.00%
Hispanic
3.9%
2.8%
 +39.29%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
1.2%
 +50.00%
Other
0.1%
0.8%
 -87.50%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 27932 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 27932 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 27932 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 27932 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.5 -0.22% 43.1 -1.6% 49 +2.08%
2020 45.6 +1.11% 43.8 +4.04% 48 +0.84%
2019 45.1 +4.16% 42.1 +4.21% 47.6 +3.03%
2018 43.3 -3.99% 40.4 -6.7% 46.2 -2.33%
2017 45.1 - 43.3 - 47.3 -

The median age of the 27932 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 27932 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 9 556 +23.02% 609 -6.83% 661 566
10 to 19 850 -1.99% 692 +26.34% 797 873
20 to 29 586 +29.85% 733 -40.57% 768 448
30 to 39 682 2.14% 815 -3.1% 682 774
40 to 49 488 +15.03% 553 +21.07% 538 625
50 to 59 901 -22.36% 920 +9.46% 704 999
60 to 69 812 -13.45% 1,054 -8.03% 699 953
70+ 816 +33.67% 1,179 +7.05% 1,124 1,261

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 27932 zip code is $44,920.00.

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 27932.

  • Under 25
    $61,429.00
  • 25 to 44
    $43,132.00
  • 45 to 64
    $52,292.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,603.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 27932 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 27932, 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 27932 is currently $60,186.00.

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.

3.26% of households in 27932 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 27932 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    30.27%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.56%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.91%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.05%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.37%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.58%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.26%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 27932 is $27,555.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 27932 by the total population of 27932.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 27932 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 27932 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
    11.57%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.13%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.84%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.82%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.64%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 27932 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 27932 zip over the age of 16 is 10,066.

Of those people, a total of 51.50% 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 27932 is 48.10%.

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 27932 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 491 10.20% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 268 82.10% 9.50%
25 to 29 years 948 86.60% 6.30%
30 to 34 years 788 91.90% 13.40%
35 to 44 years 1,255 62.70% 3.90%
45 to 54 years 1,440 76.50% 9.60%
55 to 59 years 839 67.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 788 41.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,930 26.10% 5.80%
75 years and over 1,319 6.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 27932. 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 6,024 49.80% 6.40%
Black or African American 3,759 53.20% 7.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 16 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 40 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 117 92.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 110 70.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 230 65.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,962 49.70% 6.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 27932 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 27932 is 4,844, with median earnings of $37,483.00.

Women in 27932 are earning approximately 68.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,844 $37,483.00
Male 2,602 $42,029.00
Female 2,242 $28,750.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 27932 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 536 $69,091.00
Business and Financial 100 $57,348.00
Computer and Mathematical 44 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 94 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 59 $92,542.00
Community and Social Service 202 $39,444.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 279 $44,940.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 87 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 249 $62,609.00
Healthcare Support 426 $13,077.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 45 $47,679.00
Law Enforcement 215 $41,699.00
Food Preparation and Serving 252 $18,816.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 389 $11,476.00
Personal Care and Service 90 $44,375.00
Sales 334 $29,643.00
Office and Administrative Support 339 $30,853.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 24 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 335 $43,177.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 126 $37,935.00
Production 218 $54,355.00
Transportation and Material Moving 257 $33,750.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 27932 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 27932.

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 387 $42,489.00 149 $92,938.00
Business and Financial 11 $0.00 89 $56,932.00
Computer and Mathematical 44 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 77 $0.00 17 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 45 $0.00 14 $0.00
Community and Social Service 71 $60,885.00 131 $38,826.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 86 $47,917.00 193 $24,028.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 31 $0.00 56 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 102 $0.00 147 $36,817.00
Healthcare Support 30 $0.00 396 $9,915.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 45 $47,679.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 119 $44,137.00 96 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 118 $16,207.00 134 $23,374.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 224 $11,632.00 165 $10,966.00
Personal Care and Service 11 $0.00 79 $43,229.00
Sales 162 $28,532.00 172 $38,667.00
Office and Administrative Support 44 $0.00 295 $29,979.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $0.00 13 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 308 $43,435.00 27 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 126 $37,935.00 0 $0.00
Production 163 $63,750.00 55 $19,609.00
Transportation and Material Moving 243 $33,517.00 14 $0.00

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 5,583 households in 27932, with an average household size of 2.19 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 3,408 families living in the 27932 zip code with an average family size of 2.83 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 27932:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,293 305 810 2,175
Average Household Size 2.92 2.19 3.12 1.07
Total Families 2,293 305 810 0
Average Household Size 2.9 2.18 2.87 0

Poverty

Of the 3,408 families living in 27932, 21.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 27932:

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 6,392 housing units in 27932.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,583 87.34%
Vacant 809 12.66%

31.15% of the total 6,392 housing units in 27932 are rental units. This is approximately 1,991 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,438 are occupied by the owner - or 53.79% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 27932 is $836.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 27932 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
    154
  • Less than $500
    427
  • $500 to $999
    964
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    426
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    174
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 27932 is $150,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 27932 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    364
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    723
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    627
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    584
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    546
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    307
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    185
  • $1,000,000 or more
    102

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 27932. The chart below shows the number of properties in 27932 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    647
  • 1940 to 1949
    488
  • 1950 to 1959
    508
  • 1960 to 1969
    477
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,338
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,132
  • 1990 to 1999
    910
  • 2000 to 2009
    641
  • 2010 to 2013
    251
  • 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 27932 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    633
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,011
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,904
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,035

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 27932 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 27932 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 27932.

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
    266
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    821
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    584
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    465
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    488
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    166
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    317
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    295
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    20
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    360
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    364
  • 90 or more minutes
    226

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 27932 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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