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Chocowinity, NC

Town in Beaufort County, North Carolina.

Population

903

Land area

1sq mi

People per sq mi

906

ZIP codes

0

Chocowinity and its ZIP codes

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Chocowinity at a glance

  • Chocowinity is about 4.1 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
  • The median household income is $41,382, 43% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,300 (60% below North Carolina) and median rent is $794 a month.

Local data for Chocowinity, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Chocowinity, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$41,382

Poverty rate

26.9%

Median home value

$114,300

Median rent

$794/mo

Homeownership

46.5%

Bachelor's or higher

10.9%

Median age

36.1

Average commute

22.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Salvadoran Americans (71), Irish Americans (45), Mexican Americans (23).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Beaufort County. PPP loans are for Chocowinity.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$52,445

16,255 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$62,010

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$433M

FY 2026, $9,699 per person

Beaufort County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Chocowinity, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone85.0%
  • Carpooled4.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
  • Worked from home8.8%

Average one-way commute: 22.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Chocowinity, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

467

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

2,915

13.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 34°F

53.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Chocowinity, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.8%

U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts

Diabetes

16.3%

U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts

Smoking

17.3%

U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.7%

U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts

Cities near Chocowinity

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Cypress LandingCensus-designated place3 mi2.4
Washington ParkTown4.1 mi0.3
WashingtonCity4.2 mi8.2
GrimeslandTown6.1 mi0.7
River RoadCensus-designated place6.5 mi7.1
SimpsonVillage11 mi0.4
VanceboroTown15 mi1.7
PinetownCensus-designated place15 mi1
BathTown16 mi0.4
WintervilleTown17 mi4.9
StokesCensus-designated place17 mi4.4
AydenTown17 mi3.8
GreenvilleCity17 mi38.3
Bear GrassTown17 mi0.3
BayviewCensus-designated place18 mi1.1
GriftonTown21 mi2.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Chocowinity, NC in?
Chocowinity is in Beaufort County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Chocowinity, NC?
About 903 people live in Chocowinity, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Chocowinity?
Nearby places include Cypress Landing (3 mi), Washington Park (4.1 mi), Washington (4.2 mi), Grimesland (6.1 mi), River Road (6.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023