Chowan Beach, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Chowan County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
407 Population 2,544/sq mi density
$22,583 Median Income $15,186 per capita
62°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$22,583 median income, unemployment
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Chowan Beach, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$22,583
70% below
$15,186 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
1.8%
95% below
46.9% high school+
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Chowan Beach Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Chowan Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
30%
Poverty
397%
Bachelor's
5%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chowan Beach a Good Place to Live?

D
1.5 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chowan Beach residents earn a median household income of $22,583 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,186. 49.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 433 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Education

1.8% of adults in Chowan Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (95% below the national average). 46.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chowan Beach has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population407
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density2,544/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

D
Median Income$22,583
Per Capita$15,186
Unemployment
Poverty49.2%
County GDP$723M
Avg Weekly Wage$947

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership41.6%
Zillow$229,096
Housing Units181
Rent Burden28.1%

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death10,588/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation28 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.8%
High School+46.9%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Broadband21.2%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Chowan Beach was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Northeastern Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.