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Ayden, NC
Town in Pitt County, North Carolina.
Population
5,150
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,350
ZIP codes
0
Ayden and its ZIP codes
Ayden at a glance
- Ayden is about 6.1 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $42,413, 41% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $182,400 (37% below North Carolina) and median rent is $778 a month.
Local data for Ayden, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ayden, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,413
Poverty rate
22.4%
Median home value
$182,400
Median rent
$778/mo
Homeownership
59.2%
Bachelor's or higher
23.0%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
22.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (377), German Americans (333), Irish Americans (215).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pitt County. PPP loans are for Ayden.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,996
81,398 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,766
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.13B
FY 2026, $6,647 per person
How people get to work
Ayden, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.3%
- Carpooled4.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 22.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ayden, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
539
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,428
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 33°F
53.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ayden, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Ayden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WintervilleTown | 4.3 mi | 4.9 |
| GriftonTown | 4.9 mi | 2.7 |
| GreenvilleCity | 10 mi | 38.3 |
| SimpsonVillage | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| MauryCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Bell ArthurCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| HookertonTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| GraingersCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| GrimeslandTown | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| FarmvilleTown | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| Snow HillTown | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| KinstonCity | 17 mi | 18.3 |
| ChocowinityTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| DoverTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| VanceboroTown | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| BelvoirCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ayden, NC in?
- Ayden is in Pitt County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Ayden, NC?
- About 5,150 people live in Ayden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ayden?
- Nearby places include Winterville (4.3 mi), Grifton (4.9 mi), Greenville (10 mi), Simpson (10 mi), Maury (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023