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Living in Edenton, NC

Edenton, a small town in North Carolina, has a population of approximately 5,000. Retirees will feel right at home, as they make up 22% of the population compared to 14% nationally, while young adults are less well-represented. In terms of housing, residents are fairly evenly split between renting (52%) and owning (48%) their residence. With a relatively affordable average rent of $799 per month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in North Carolina. Over the course of 12 months, renters in Edenton will save around $1,600 compared to the state average.

Many Edenton residents work in one of two industries: healthcare and retail. Combined, these industries account for 15% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 5% of residents work in sales, making it the top profession in the town. Edenton workers earn an average annual income of just over $50K, about $17,000 less than the state average. Edenton's average income also trails the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average, Edenton has a large concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have earned a high school degree or GED (25%). In addition, 8% have a Bachelor's degree and 4% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree.

Edenton has an average commute time of about 25 minutes. Many residents (28%) drive to work, while public transportation isn't used. Walking (3%) isn't a common means of commuting to work, though the number surpasses the national average.

Who Lives Here

Edenton Demographics

Education

High School

30%

Associate's

20%

Bachelor's

10%

Master's

3%

Doctorate

37%

Family Size

2 people

59%

3 people

31%

4 people

8%

5 people

2%

6+ people

0%

Household Income

0-50k

61%

50-100k

22%

100-150k

12%

150-200k

2%

200k+

3%

Age

0-10

6%

10-20

16%

20-45

29%

45-65

24%

65+

25%

Getting Around Edenton

Edenton Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

61%

15-30 Mins

9%

30-40 Mins

14%

40-60 Mins

7%

60+ Mins

9%

Transportation Scores

Percentage: 1313

Walk Score®

Percentage: 5151

Bike Score®

Edenton Education

Schools

Top Schools in Edenton

NRNo Rating

White Oak Elementary School

Grades PK-2 • Public

6/10

D.F. Walker Elementary School

Grades 3-5 • Public

3/10

Hertford Grammar School

Grades 3-5 • Public

NRNo Rating

Perquimans Central

Grades PK-2 • Public

3/10

Pines Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

6/10

Colerain Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

Information provided by GreatSchools. To verify school enrollment eligibility, contact the school district directly.

All About

Living in Edenton, NC

Edenton, a small town in North Carolina, has a population of approximately 5,000. Retirees will feel right at home, as they make up 22% of the population compared to 14% nationally, while young adults are less well-represented. In terms of housing, residents are fairly evenly split between renting (52%) and owning (48%) their residence. With a relatively affordable average rent of $799 per month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in North Carolina. Over the course of 12 months, renters in Edenton will save around $1,600 compared to the state average.

Many Edenton residents work in one of two industries: healthcare and retail. Combined, these industries account for 15% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 5% of residents work in sales, making it the top profession in the town. Edenton workers earn an average annual income of just over $50K, about $17,000 less than the state average. Edenton's average income also trails the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average, Edenton has a large concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have earned a high school degree or GED (25%). In addition, 8% have a Bachelor's degree and 4% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree.

Edenton has an average commute time of about 25 minutes. Many residents (28%) drive to work, while public transportation isn't used. Walking (3%) isn't a common means of commuting to work, though the number surpasses the national average.