Elizabeth City, NC is a city situated in the northeastern part of North Carolina. With an estimated population of 18,466 and a population density of 1,546 people per square mile, Elizabeth City is a bustling community with a variety of local businesses, year-round outdoor activities, organizations, and sporting events for all to enjoy.
Some local businesses include the Mariners Wharf Marina & Boatyard which offers boat sales and storage services and Webb's Produce which offers fresh produce grown from local farms. There are also several unique restaurants in the area that serve up delicious cuisines from all over the world.
Outdoor activities are plentiful in Elizabeth City with year-round attractions like fishing at Dismal Swamp Canal Trail or canoeing at Pasquotank River. For those looking for adventure there is a variety of nature trails such as the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge and plenty of opportunities for bird watching throughout the many coastal parks.
Organizations in Elizabeth City provide numerous services to those who call it home including the United Way of Northeastern North Carolina and Albemarle Regional Health Services which offer health care resources to residents. In addition there are several churches and non-profits such as The Salvation Army Corps Community Center for assistance with everyday needs.
Local sporting events like the Annual Regatta Festival held on Labor Day Weekend bring together people from all over to celebrate racing heritage with festivities such as live music, food vendors, boat races, arts & crafts displays, parade floats and more. For those looking to experience professional sports there is also Minor League Baseball team nicknamed “The Wood Ducks” who play their games at Historic Hicks Field located just outside city limits near Hobbsville.
The population in Elizabeth City is 18,466. There are 1,585 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Elizabeth City is 32.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Elizabeth City is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Elizabeth City
- 40.9% are married
- 11.6% are divorced
- 18.9% are married with children
- 28.7% have children, but are single
Race in Elizabeth City
- 38.7% are White
- 51.9% are Black
- 0.8% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 6.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.3% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander