Elizabeth City, NC Population

The population of Elizabeth City is 18,466, according to the U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
Neilsberg Research Avatar
Updated Jun 23, 2023
Overview
18,466
Total Population
32.8
Median age
54.12%
Female population %
84.8:100
Gender ratio (M:F)
15-19 years
Largest age group
52.6
Total dependency ratio
Black or African American
Largest racial group
1,468
Hispanic population

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

Age

Elizabeth City's population is young compared to the rest of the country:

  • The median age in Elizabeth City is 32.8, compared to 38.8 nationwide, according to the American Community Survey 2017 - 2021 5 Year estimates.
  • Elizabeth City's population under 18 was 23.09%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Elizabeth City's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 14.83% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.
  • Of the total population in Elizabeth City, 19.66% were under the age of 15, 26.09% aged 15 to 29, 39.42% aged 30 to 64, 12.68% aged 65 to 84, and 2.15% were 85 years of age and older.
The graph shows Elizabeth City's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Elizabeth City, NC population by age group. The largest age group was 15-19 years with a poulation of 1,747 (9.46% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Read more about Elizabeth City, NC population by age ➔

Gender

There are 1,522 more females than males in Elizabeth City:

  • The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 54.12% females and 45.88% males in Elizabeth City, NC.
  • The Elizabeth City, NC gender ratio is 84.8:100 i.e. 84.8 men to 100 women (0.848).
  • For male population, the largest age group is 15-19 years with a population of 893.
  • For the female population, the largest age group is 15-19 years with a population of 854.
The grouped bar chart shows Elizabeth City, NC population by age and gender across 18 age groups, defined between the age of 0 and 85 and above. The female population is shown in pink color bar and male population is shown in blue color bar. Age group is plotted on x axis and population on y axis.
California population by gender and age. Largest age group (population): Male # 15-19 years (893) | Female # 15-19 years (854). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Read more about Elizabeth City, NC population by gender ➔

Race / Ethnicity

Elizabeth City's population has become increasingly diverse:

  • Racial distribution of Elizabeth City population: 39.36% are White, 51.72% are Black or African American, 0.63% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.69% are Asian, 0.05% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 0.92% are some other race and 5.63% are multiracial.
  • Elizabeth City's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority of Black or African American population in the city.
  • By ethnicity, 1,468 is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 16,998 (92.05% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
  • The largest racial group in Elizabeth City is Black or African American with a population of 9,55 (51.72% of the total population).
The bar chart shows Elizabeth City, NC population by race, in percentage. The numbers shown are based on the American Community Survey respondents self identified race. The Hispanic and Latino population is spread across the races identified and not as a separate race category.
Elizabeth City, NC population by race. The largest racial group in Elizabeth City is Black or African American with a population of 9,55 (51.72% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Read more about Elizabeth City, NC population by race ➔

Year by year

Elizabeth City's population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline:

  • The peak population was 20,146 in the year 2009
  • From 2000 to 2010, Elizabeth City's population increased by 1,770 (10.46%), as compared to the national growth of 9.63%.
  • From 2010 to 2020, Elizabeth City's population decreased by 82 (0.44%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.
  • Between the year 2000 and 2022, Elizabeth City's population was lowest in year 2001 at 16,808.
The graph shows Elizabeth City's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Elizabeth City's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 18,756. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Read more about Elizabeth City, NC population by year ➔

References

Explore related topics

Elizabeth City, NC Demographics

Explore more

Population of places that contain Elizabeth City

About the author

Neilsberg Research Avatar
Neilsberg Research
Neilsberg Research team are data scientists with expertise in processing, analysis and visualization of big data helping small businesses make right decisions.

Share

This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal or tax advice. We recommend that you consult with a qualified professional such as a lawyer or accountant before making a decision. Many of the products and services featured here are from our affiliate partners. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. Read advertiser disclosure.