Chocowinity, NC is a small coastal town in Beaufort County with a population of 1,226. It is located right on the Pamlico River and close to the Pantego Bay. The small town offers many local businesses, year-round outdoor activities, and other organizations for its residents. There are many restaurants and stores in the area, including the Chocowinity General Store and Wildflower Bakery & Cafe. For outdoor activities, there are plenty of opportunities to take advantage of fishing off the pier or swimming at nearby beaches. There is also a golf course for avid golfers. Other organizations in Chocowinity include the Chocowinity Community Center which runs afterschool clubs and summer camps for kids as well as other programs such as senior groups and fitness classes. For sports fans, Chocowinity hosts an annual 5K race which takes place during the Summer Festival every August.
The population in Chocowinity is 1,226. There are 1,218 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Chocowinity is 30.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Chocowinity is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Chocowinity
- 29.7% are married
- 16.4% are divorced
- 18.5% are married with children
- 19.4% have children, but are single
Race in Chocowinity
- 59.9% are White
- 29.5% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 7.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander