edenton, north carolina

Edenton is a town located in Chowan County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 5,394. It is the county seat of Chowan County.

Geography

Edenton is located at 36°3'43" North, 76°36'21" West (36.061855, -76.605766). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 13.4 km² (5.2 mi²). 13.0 km² (5.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.47% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 5,394 people, 1,983 households, and 1,294 families residing in the town. The population density is 415.7/km² (1,076.3/mi²). There are 2,204 housing units at an average density of 169.9/km² (439.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 42.86% White, 55.23% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.63% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.44% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. 1.45% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 1,983 households out of which 30.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.0% are married couples living together, 24.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% are non-families. 31.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.37 and the average family size is 2.95. In the town the population is spread out with 23.7% under the age of 18, 14.3% from 18 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 78.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 71.4 males. The median income for a household in the town is $25,241, and the median income for a family is $34,132. Males have a median income of $27,192 versus $18,281 for females. The per capita income for the town is $13,264. 25.1% of the population and 20.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 34.1% of those under the age of 18 and 20.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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