Edgecombe County, North Carolina, is a rural county with a population of 49,609 people according to the US census. Edgecombe County boasts a population density of 101 people per square mile which is higher than the US Population Density of 93 People per Square mile. Edgecombe County is home to many businesses and organizations such as the local YMCA, community centers and schools offering year round outdoor activities like hiking, biking and camping in local parks. The county also offers plenty of local sporting events throughout the year including football, basketball and baseball games at local high schools. Other attractions include artisan shops, museums, historical sites and festivals.
The population in Edgecombe County is 49,609. There are 98 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Edgecombe County is 41.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Edgecombe County is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Edgecombe County
- 43.2% are married
- 11.0% are divorced
- 19.6% are married with children
- 25.8% have children, but are single
Race in Edgecombe County
- 36.5% are White
- 57.2% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 4.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander