Elizabeth City, NC Demographics

A map of Elizabeth City's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	8,591	9,332	45.5%	50.1%
White	7,939	6,852	42.1%	36.8%
Hispanic	1,332	1,300	7.1%	7.0%
Multiracial	682	762	3.6%	4.1%
Asian	198	220	1.0%	1.2%
Native American/Other	129	165	0.7%	0.9%

Elizabeth City, North Carolina has an estimated population of 18,871, a slight increase from the 18,631 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.5% Black, 42.1% White, 7.1% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elizabeth City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elizabeth City is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Elizabeth City, that probability was 60.7% in 2020 and 60.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elizabeth City is ranked the 54th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Elizabeth City was ranked the 54th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elizabeth City's White Population

7,939 residents of Elizabeth City, or 42.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elizabeth City is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Elizabeth City ranks 680th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elizabeth City's White population has grown by an estimated 15.9%. White residents' share of Elizabeth City's population has increased from 36.8% to 42.1%.

Elizabeth City is less White than neighboring Camden (84.2% White), South Mills (93.5% White), Moyock (75.5% White), Winfall (59.3% White), and Hertford (44.6% White).

Elizabeth City's Black Population

8,591 residents of Elizabeth City, or 45.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elizabeth City is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Elizabeth City ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elizabeth City's Black population has declined by an estimated 7.9%. Black residents' share of Elizabeth City's population has decreased from 50.1% to 45.5%.

Elizabeth City is more Black than neighboring Camden (10.4% Black), South Mills (6.5% Black), Moyock (10% Black), Winfall (32.4% Black), and Hertford (44.4% Black).

Elizabeth City's Asian Population

198 residents of Elizabeth City, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elizabeth City is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Elizabeth City ranks 216th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elizabeth City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 10.0%. Asian residents' share of Elizabeth City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Elizabeth City is more Asian than neighboring South Mills (0% Asian), Winfall (0% Asian), and Hertford (0.1% Asian). Elizabeth City is less Asian than neighboring Camden (4.5% Asian), and Moyock (1.7% Asian).

Elizabeth City's Hispanic Population

1,332 residents of Elizabeth City, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elizabeth City is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Elizabeth City ranks 338th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elizabeth City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Elizabeth City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.1%.

Elizabeth City is more Hispanic than neighboring Camden (0% Hispanic), South Mills (0% Hispanic), Moyock (5.5% Hispanic), and Winfall (0.9% Hispanic). Elizabeth City is less Hispanic than neighboring Hertford (9.6% Hispanic).

Elizabeth City's Native American/Other Population

129 residents of Elizabeth City, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elizabeth City is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Elizabeth City ranks 295th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elizabeth City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 21.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elizabeth City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Elizabeth City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Camden (0% Native American/Other), South Mills (0% Native American/Other), Moyock (0% Native American/Other), Winfall (0% Native American/Other), and Hertford (0% Native American/Other).

Elizabeth City's Multiracial Population

682 residents of Elizabeth City, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elizabeth City is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Elizabeth City ranks 300th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elizabeth City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Elizabeth City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Elizabeth City is more Multiracial than neighboring Camden (0.9% Multiracial), South Mills (0% Multiracial), and Hertford (1.4% Multiracial). Elizabeth City is less Multiracial than neighboring Moyock (7.4% Multiracial), and Winfall (7.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.