Chowan County, NC

Living in Chowan County

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Bikeability 32
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Walkability 49
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Commute 44
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Public Transit 24
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Affordability 81
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Public Safety 76
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Airports 19
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Hospitals 48
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Colleges 20
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Schools 19
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Residents

14k Population -762 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
65% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Black35%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate33%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$9.8k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector67%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service27%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$131k Median Home Value -$5.9k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$551 Median Monthly Rent +$123 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home25%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M2%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity56%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas27%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas8%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Chowan County

United States45
North Carolina20

Property Crime in Chowan County

United States48
North Carolina30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump56%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 41 4 1
Feb 44 3 0
Mar 51 4 0
Apr 59 3 0
May 67 4 0
Jun 76 5 0
Jul 79 5 0
Aug 78 5 0
Sep 72 5 0
Oct 62 3 0
Nov 53 3 0
Dec 45 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chowan County

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding34
Tornado25
Coastal Flooding5
Hurricane Force Winds5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Chowan County, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Chowan County, NC

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Lawrence Academy
12 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Chowan County, NC

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Chowan University
35 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Chowan County, NC

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Vidant Bertie Hospital
21 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Chowan County, NC

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