Jobs, pay and daily life in Elizabeth City, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Elizabeth City is a city in North Carolina with 18,871 residents. The median household earns $52,141 a year and the median rent is $1,117 a month, which is 25.7% of the median household income. We could not match it to a metropolitan area in the BLS wage tables, so metro pay data is not shown.
How Elizabeth City compares. Among the 100 largest places in North Carolina, Elizabeth City is #54 by population, #89 for homeownership (#1 = highest), #85 for long commutes (#1 = fewest), #78 for household income (#1 = highest). Its county, Pasquotank County, is #36 of 100 counties for average pay ($50,275).
Elizabeth City has 18,871 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.2% of the population of North Carolina. It covers 12 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 1,600 people per square mile. The median age is 36.5, 7% younger than the state median (36.5 against 39.1).
The median gross rent is $1,117 a month (rent plus utilities), 9% below the state median ($1,117 against $1,228). Over a year that is 25.7% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $187,700, which is 3.6 times the median household income ($52,141); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 44.1% of households own their home, 34% below the state average (44.1% against 66.6%). A low ownership share points to a rental-heavy market with more apartments and shorter stays.
In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Pasquotank County was 3.1%. 58.3% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Pasquotank County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 72.1% drive alone, 0.0% use public transit, 3.1% walk, 11.5% work from home. 19.0% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 37% above the state average (19.0% against 13.9%).
27.2% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24% below the state share (27.2% against 35.6%). 3.4% of residents were born outside the United States, 63% below the state share (3.4% against 9.1%). The poverty rate is 13.3%, about the same as the state rate (13.3% against 13.0%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 80°F (26.8°C), and the coolest is Jan at 40°F (4.6°C). About 1,200 mm (47 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Aug is the wettest month (138 mm) and Jan the driest (72 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Chesapeake (27 miles, rent 42% higher); Virginia Beach (35 miles, rent 53% higher); Suffolk (36 miles, rent 40% higher); Portsmouth (40 miles, rent 16% higher). Rent differences are against Elizabeth City; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
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There are 495 federal postings open in North Carolina (USAJOBS, state level; we do not have a city filter for them). Private-sector jobs are not in this feed.
No metropolitan wage table is matched to this city. Employment shares of residents by industry (ACS):
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 22.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 12.7% |
| Retail trade | 11.1% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 9.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 8.7% |
| Construction | 8.0% |
| Public administration | 7.8% |
| Manufacturing | 6.4% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 6.2% |
| Other services | 3.5% |
| Information | 1.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 1.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.0% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county (the first of several) where Elizabeth City lies and cover the whole county, not only the city. The city also extends into Camden County.
| County ⇅ | Population ⇅ | GDP (2024) ⇅ | GDP per resident ⇅ | Jobs (QCEW 2024) ⇅ | Employer sites ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Job change vs 2023 ⇅ | Unemployment rate ⇅ | Labour force ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasquotank County | 40,834 | $2,206 million | $54,031 | 16,026 | 1,150 | $50,275 | +0.9% | 3.1% | 17,784 |
| Camden County | 10,927 | $226 million | $20,691 | 1,270 | 235 | $49,743 | +2.8% | 2.5% | 5,365 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 2,756 | 25.2% | $61,331 | 1.20 |
| Retail trade | 2,442 | 22.3% | $33,959 | 1.53 |
| Accommodation and food services | 1,770 | 16.2% | $20,567 | 1.21 |
| Manufacturing | 843 | 7.7% | $54,983 | 0.64 |
| Construction | 558 | 5.1% | $60,386 | 0.66 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 536 | 4.9% | $76,025 | 0.79 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 484 | 4.4% | $37,399 | 1.00 |
| Wholesale trade | 341 | 3.1% | $53,181 | 0.54 |
| Real estate and rental | 280 | 2.6% | $47,978 | 1.13 |
| Finance and insurance | 266 | 2.4% | $66,328 | 0.41 |
| Educational services | 190 | 1.7% | $27,587 | 0.57 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing | 175 | 1.6% | $45,234 | 1.35 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation | 132 | 1.2% | $12,811 | 0.49 |
| Information | 96 | 0.9% | $57,734 | 0.32 |
| Utilities | 64 | 0.6% | $95,938 | 1.05 |
QCEW counts jobs covered by unemployment insurance; sectors with too few employers are withheld by BLS. Latest-month unemployment is preliminary.
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.1% |
| Work from home | 11.5% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 19.0% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,141 |
| Income per person | $29,560 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,117 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 25.7% |
| Median home value | $187,700 |
| Homeowners | 44.1% |
| Poverty rate | 13.3% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | n/a |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | n/a |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Flat 3.99%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 36.5 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 86.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 27.2% |
| Born abroad | 3.4% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 58.3% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.6 | 40 | 72 |
| Feb | 5.9 | 43 | 74 |
| Mar | 9.3 | 49 | 86 |
| Apr | 14.7 | 58 | 86 |
| May | 19.7 | 67 | 99 |
| Jun | 24.7 | 76 | 113 |
| Jul | 26.8 | 80 | 134 |
| Aug | 26.1 | 79 | 138 |
| Sep | 23.1 | 74 | 134 |
| Oct | 17.6 | 64 | 94 |
| Nov | 11.6 | 53 | 81 |
| Dec | 7.4 | 45 | 89 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake | VA | 27 mi | 252,583 | $95,373 | $1,586 |
| Virginia Beach | VA | 35 mi | 456,349 | $92,968 | $1,714 |
| Suffolk | VA | 36 mi | 98,796 | $92,666 | $1,563 |
| Portsmouth | VA | 40 mi | 97,190 | $60,491 | $1,300 |
| Norfolk | VA | 43 mi | 233,596 | $66,109 | $1,321 |
| Hampton | VA | 52 mi | 137,557 | $69,621 | $1,427 |
| Newport News | VA | 56 mi | 184,216 | $69,634 | $1,339 |
| Washington | NC | 68 mi | 9,726 | $40,186 | $856 |
| Williamsburg | VA | 72 mi | 15,798 | $75,604 | $1,407 |
| Tarboro | NC | 78 mi | 10,770 | $49,796 | $843 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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18,871 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,117 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 25.7% of the median household income.
$52,141 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
3.1% (BLS county, Pasquotank County (latest month 2026M09)).
North Carolina. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.