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Farmville, NC
Town in Pitt County, North Carolina.
Population
4,514
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,409
ZIP codes
0
Farmville and its ZIP codes
Farmville at a glance
- Farmville is about 6.4 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $47,410, 35% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $183,000 (37% below North Carolina) and median rent is $815 a month.
Local data for Farmville, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Farmville, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,410
Poverty rate
28.1%
Median home value
$183,000
Median rent
$815/mo
Homeownership
61.4%
Bachelor's or higher
31.8%
Median age
41.4
Average commute
30.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (367), German Americans (192), Italian Americans (158).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pitt County. PPP loans are for Farmville.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,996
81,398 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,766
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $6,647 per person
How people get to work
Farmville, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.6%
- Carpooled15.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 30.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Farmville, 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
91° / 32°F
50.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Farmville, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.2%
U.S. 33.3% +13.9 pts
Diabetes
21.1%
U.S. 12.1% +9.0 pts
Smoking
21.0%
U.S. 12.8% +8.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
Cities near Farmville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bell ArthurCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.9 |
| FountainTown | 5.8 mi | 0.9 |
| WalstonburgTown | 6.5 mi | 0.4 |
| MauryCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.1 |
| FalklandTown | 8.3 mi | 0.2 |
| BelvoirCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2 |
| Snow HillTown | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| GreenvilleCity | 11 mi | 38.3 |
| SaratogaTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| WintervilleTown | 12 mi | 4.9 |
| HookertonTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| MacclesfieldTown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| StantonsburgTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| PinetopsTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| AydenTown | 14 mi | 3.8 |
| GriftonTown | 16 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Farmville, NC in?
- Farmville is in Pitt County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Farmville, NC?
- About 4,514 people live in Farmville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Farmville?
- Nearby places include Bell Arthur (3.8 mi), Fountain (5.8 mi), Walstonburg (6.5 mi), Maury (8 mi), Falkland (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023