Elizabeth City, NC Metro Area has a population of 53,242 and a population density of 75.63 people per square mile. This makes it one of the most populated and most densely populated areas in North Carolina. Elizabeth City is home to a variety of businesses such as Walmart, Target, Lowe's Home Improvement Center, and Harris Teeter Supermarket. In addition to local businesses, there are many year-round outdoor activities to enjoy like fishing and camping in the nearby Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Other demographic organizations include the US Census Bureau and the Elizabeth City Metropolitan Planning Organization (EMPO) which help plan for the future of the city. There are also several local sports teams such as the Elizabeth City State University Vikings basketball team and other university teams competing in NCAA Division II athletics.
The population in Elizabeth City Metro Area is 53,242. There are 75 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Elizabeth City Metro Area is 41.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Elizabeth City Metro Area is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Elizabeth City Metro Area
- 53.9% are married
- 10.6% are divorced
- 29.0% are married with children
- 17.5% have children, but are single
Race in Elizabeth City Metro Area
- 62.7% are White
- 29.9% are Black
- 1.4% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 4.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander