Hyde County, North Carolina Population and Demographics

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

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 Hyde County, North Carolina. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Hyde County, North Carolina. The estimated population of Hyde County, North Carolina is 4,697 people, with a median age of 46.1.

We can look at the total population in Hyde County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,697
 -7.7% -14.71%
2020
5,089
 -2.38% -
2019
5,213
 -3.34% -
2018
5,393
 -2.07% -
2017
5,507
 - -

Population of Hyde County, North Carolina by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
55.2%
59.8%
 -7.69%
Black/African American
28%
30.7%
 -8.79%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
14%
8.4%
 +66.67%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.7%
1%
 +170.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important 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 Hyde County, North Carolina by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.1 +12.71% 40.6 +1.75% 49.2 +6.26%
2020 40.9 0% 39.9 +3.91% 46.3 -1.07%
2019 40.9 +2.25% 38.4 -0.26% 46.8 +4.46%
2018 40 -6.32% 38.5 -3.51% 44.8 -7.25%
2017 42.7 - 39.9 - 48.3 -

The median age of Hyde County, North Carolina 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, 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 9 274 11.88% 357 -50.27% 267 177
10 to 19 398 -18.21% 254 +15.11% 260 255
20 to 29 326 -27.08% 227 -10.64% 239 183
30 to 39 472 -4.55% 227 -26.84% 447 135
40 to 49 384 -23.23% 359 0.94% 299 359
50 to 59 558 -53.55% 395 -12.37% 295 319
60 to 69 415 +13.18% 354 0.46% 450 318
70+ 91 +144.42% 416 +6.1% 276 418

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Hyde County, North Carolina is $48,577.00.

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 Hyde County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $51,518.00
  • 45 to 64
    $65,360.00
  • 65 and over
    $29,915.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Hyde County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Hyde County, 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 Hyde County, North Carolina is currently $49,419.00.

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.

0.00% of households in Hyde County 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 Hyde County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.20%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.65%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    32.75%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.95%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2.15%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.30%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Hyde County is $18,826.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Hyde County, North Carolina, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Hyde County 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
    4.41%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.36%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.93%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    59.42%
  • Less than high school diploma
    9.89%

Employment

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

The total population of Hyde County over the age of 16 is 3,875.

Of those people, a total of 44.60% 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 Hyde County is 41.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 137 1.50% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 120 89.20% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 302 13.20% 2.50%
30 to 34 years 221 18.60% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 675 72.30% 19.30%
45 to 54 years 588 70.40% 5.10%
55 to 59 years 370 59.70% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 493 42.00% 1.00%
65 to 74 years 666 27.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 303 7.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Hyde County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,453 54.10% 1.60%
Black or African American 1,142 18.40% 46.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 7 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 88 93.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 185 60.50% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 381 90.60% 6.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,275 51.60% 0.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Hyde County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Hyde County is 1,612, with median earnings of $29,269.00.

Women in Hyde County, North Carolina earning approximately 43.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,612 $29,269.00
Male 879 $50,028.00
Female 733 $21,784.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings 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 224 $23,889.00
Business and Financial 94 $56,728.00
Computer and Mathematical 89 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 1 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 46 $2,499.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 33 $30,438.00
Healthcare Support 67 $23,731.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $0.00
Law Enforcement 11 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 158 $13,868.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 78 $7,378.00
Personal Care and Service 1 $0.00
Sales 72 $12,833.00
Office and Administrative Support 149 $27,101.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 132 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 12 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 43 $55,987.00
Production 153 $32,443.00
Transportation and Material Moving 160 $34,605.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

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 176 $30,000.00 48 $0.00
Business and Financial 26 $0.00 68 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 89 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 1 $0.00 45 $2,499.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 3 $0.00 30 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 67 $23,731.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 37 $0.00 121 $14,191.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 78 $7,378.00
Personal Care and Service 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 14 $0.00 58 $13,333.00
Office and Administrative Support 2 $0.00 147 $27,092.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 132 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 43 $55,987.00 0 $0.00
Production 116 $47,143.00 37 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 160 $34,605.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is 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 2,000 households in Hyde County, with an average household size of 2.11 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 1,453 families in Hyde County with an average family size of 2.27 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.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 848 195 410 547
Average Household Size 2.65 2.05 2.39 1.08
Total Families 848 195 410 0
Average Household Size 2.65 1.57 1.83 0

Poverty

Of the 1,453 families in Hyde County, 25.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Hyde County:

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 2,980 housing units in Hyde County, North Carolina.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,000 67.11%
Vacant 980 32.89%

16.21% of the total 2,980 housing units in Hyde County are rental units. This is approximately 483 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,413 are occupied by the owner - or 47.42% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Hyde County is $1,130.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Hyde County 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
    104
  • Less than $500
    104
  • $500 to $999
    113
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    266
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 Hyde County is $118,200.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    280
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    329
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    185
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    129
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    227
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    211
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    52
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    327
  • 1940 to 1949
    146
  • 1950 to 1959
    70
  • 1960 to 1969
    435
  • 1970 to 1979
    311
  • 1980 to 1989
    412
  • 1990 to 1999
    580
  • 2000 to 2009
    634
  • 2010 to 2013
    39
  • 2014 or later
    26

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 Hyde County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    32
  • 1 vehicle available
    720
  • 2 vehicles available
    886
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    362

Commuting to Work

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

19.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Hyde County.

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
    243
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    256
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    301
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    70
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    192
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    88
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    200
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    10
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    93
  • 90 or more minutes
    48

Summary

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

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Places in Hyde County, North Carolina

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