Tyrrell County, NC

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    2024 Population
    3,423
    US Senator
    Thom Tillis
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ted Budd
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    47.8
    3.91% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    18.7%
    10.1% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $41,685
    5.16% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $164,500
    18.9% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1,206
    3.25% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Tyrrell County, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    94.7% of the residents in Tyrrell County, NC are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Tyrrell County, NC was $164,500, and the homeownership rate was 77.8%.

    Most people in Tyrrell County, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Tyrrell County, NC was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Tyrrell County, NC is home to a population of 3.42k people, from which 94.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.67% of Tyrrell County, NC residents were born outside of the country (194 people).

    In 2024, there were 1.75 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.95k people) in Tyrrell County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.12k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 172 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    94.7%
    2024 Citizenship
    93.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 94.7% of Tyrrell County, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Tyrrell County, NC was 93.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tyrrell County, NC
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.95k ± 229
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      1.12k ± 214
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      172 ± 153
    7.68%
    Hispanic Population
    263 people

    In 2024, there were 1.75 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.95k people) in Tyrrell County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.12k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 172 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    7.68% of the people in Tyrrell County, NC are hispanic (263 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Tyrrell County, NC as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      228,441 ± 11,609 people
    2. India
      90,815 ± 7,367 people
    3. Honduras
      52,061 ± 5,588 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 228,441 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 90,815 and Honduras with 52,061.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    5.67%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    194 people
    8.53%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    288 people

    As of 2024, 5.67% of Tyrrell County, NC residents (194 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tyrrell County, NC was 8.53%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (1990s)
      63 ± 72
    2. Korea
      55 ± 51
    3. Vietnam
      51 ± 44

    Tyrrell County, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.15 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Tyrrell County, NC.

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    Health

    86.1% of the population of Tyrrell County, NC has health coverage, with 22.7% on employee plans, 21.3% on Medicaid, 26.5% on Medicare, 14.9% on non-group plans, and 0.632% on military or VA plans.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.3% were men and 54.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    0 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in false

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.5% under 18 years, 12.9% between 18 and 34 years, 34.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 34.1% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.3% were men and 54.7% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    13.9%
    Uninsured
    22.7%
    Employer Coverage
    21.3%
    Medicaid
    26.5%
    Medicare
    14.9%
    Non-Group
    0.632%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tyrrell County, NC grew by 9.13% from 12.8% to 13.9%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Tyrrell County, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 15.7% in Tyrrell County, NC.

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    Economy

    The economy of Tyrrell County, NC employs 1.21k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Tyrrell County, NC were Other Services, Except Public Administration (203 people), Construction (187 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (154 people), and the highest paying industries were Construction ($55,744), Public Administration ($55,714), and Health Care & Social Assistance ($31,212).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1.21k
    2024 Value
    ± 262
    3.25%
    1 Year growth
    ± 28.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Tyrrell County, NC grew at a rate of 3.25%, from 1.17k employees to 1.21k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tyrrell County, NC, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (172 people), Healthcare Support Occupations (135 people), and Community & Social Service Occupations (121 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tyrrell County, NC.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1.21k
    2024 Value
    ± 262
    3.25%
    1 Year growth
    ± 28.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Tyrrell County, NC grew at a rate of 3.25%, from 1.17k employees to 1.21k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tyrrell County, NC, are Other Services, Except Public Administration (203 people), Construction (187 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (154 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tyrrell County, NC, though some of these residents may live in Tyrrell County, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $45,882
    Median earning men ± $29,354
    $26,786
    Median earning women ± $7,678

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Construction ($55,744), Public Administration ($49,286), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($30,227).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($66,071), Retail Trade ($32,059), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($30,947).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    3.04%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 8
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 7
      Retail Trade
    3. 5
      Retail Trade

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $3.51k
      Retail Trade
    2. $3.33k
      Manufacturing
    3. $2.53k
      Construction

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

    Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Tyrrell County, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (47.6%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Other (0.675%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from North Carolina

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    Thom Tillis
    Senator from North Carolina2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Ted Budd
    Senator from North Carolina3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Tyrrell County, NC was $164,500 in 2024, which is 0.494 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $138,400 to $164,500, a 18.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Tyrrell County, NC is 77.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Tyrrell County, NC have an average commute time of 34.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tyrrell County, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 13.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Tyrrell County, NC. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.13%.

    Housing

    Property

    $164,500
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$36,394
    $1,204
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$239

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Tyrrell County, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Tyrrell County, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    77.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    69.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 77.8% of the housing units in Tyrrell County, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 78.6%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Tyrrell County, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $41,685
    Median Household Income
    ± $12,236
    1.55k
    Number of Households
    ± 273

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.55k households in Tyrrell County, NC declined from $41,685 from the previous year's value of $43,952.

    The following chart displays the households in Tyrrell County, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Tyrrell County, NC is from North Carolina.
    0.466
    2024 Wage GINI in North Carolina
    0.467
    2023 Wage GINI in North Carolina

    In 2024, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.16% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (65.6%)
    2. Carpooled (25.4%)
    3. Worked At Home (8.55%)

    In 2024, 65.6% of workers in Tyrrell County, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (25.4%) and those who worked at home (8.55%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    34.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Tyrrell County, NC have a longer commute time (34.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 5.04% of the workforce in Tyrrell County, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Tyrrell County, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Tyrrell County, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Tyrrell County, NC have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 13.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Tyrrell County, NC. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.13%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    18.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tyrrell County, NC (562 out of 3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females < 5, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Males 12 - 14.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Tyrrell County, NC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 29.9% of the children was living in poverty in Tyrrell County, NC. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 9.8%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 211 in Tyrrell County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 64.6% per 100,000 population.

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