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Edenton, NC
Town in Chowan County, North Carolina.
Population
4,494
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
836
ZIP codes
0
Edenton and its ZIP codes
Edenton at a glance
- Edenton is about 3.8 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $38,417 a year, 47% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $274,100 (5% below North Carolina) and median rent is $388 a month.
Local data for Edenton, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Edenton, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,417
Poverty rate
30.0%
Median home value
$274,100
Median rent
$388/mo
Homeownership
51.6%
Bachelor's or higher
23.1%
Median age
46.7
Average commute
26.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (207), Irish Americans (203), Scottish Americans (99).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chowan County. PPP loans are for Edenton.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,286
5,060 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,700
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$129M
FY 2026, $9,440 per person
How people get to work
Edenton, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.5%
- Carpooled17.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.5%
- Bicycle2.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.9%
Average one-way commute: 26.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Edenton, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
197
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
246
3.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 34°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Edenton, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.4%
U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts
Diabetes
20.3%
U.S. 12.1% +8.2 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
Cities near Edenton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cape ColonyCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1 |
| HertfordTown | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| Chowan BeachCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Arrowhead BeachCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| WinfallTown | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| ColerainTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| RoperTown | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| PlymouthTown | 17 mi | 4 |
| CreswellTown | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| HarrellsvilleTown | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| AskewvilleTown | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| WindsorTown | 20 mi | 2.8 |
| PowellsvilleTown | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| ColumbiaTown | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| Elizabeth CityCity | 23 mi | 11.8 |
| JamesvilleTown | 24 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Edenton, NC in?
- Edenton is in Chowan County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Edenton, NC?
- About 4,494 people live in Edenton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Edenton?
- Nearby places include Cape Colony (3.6 mi), Hertford (11 mi), Chowan Beach (12 mi), Arrowhead Beach (12 mi), Winfall (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023