Chowan County, North Carolina Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Chowan County, North Carolina
Chowan County, North Carolina Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
13,836
Median Age
48.6
Male Median
46.4
Female Median
49.9
Chowan County, North Carolina Population Growth

Chowan County, North Carolina Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -6.9%%.
-6.9%% Growth
Chowan County, North Carolina Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Chowan County, North Carolina Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.6 | 13,836 |
| 2023 | 47.9 | 13,814 |
| 2022 | 48.7 | 13,835 |
| 2021 | 47.9 | 13,796 |
| 2020 | 46.2 | 13,995 |
| 2019 | 46.0 | 14,097 |
| 2018 | 44.7 | 14,205 |
| 2017 | 44.7 | 14,370 |
| 2016 | 45.3 | 14,556 |
| 2015 | 44.5 | 14,656 |
| 2014 | 45.3 | 14,703 |
| 2013 | 45.5 | 14,782 |
| 2012 | 44.7 | 14,825 |
| 2011 | 43.7 | 14,863 |
| 2010 | 42.3 | 14,859 |
Chowan County, North Carolina Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.1% |
| 5–17 | 14.1% |
| 18–24 | 5.4% |
| 25–34 | 10.9% |
| 35–54 | 23.2% |
| 55–64 | 15.2% |
| 65+ | 26.1% |
Dependency Ratios for Chowan County, North Carolina
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 82.6
- Youth Dependency:
- 35.0
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 47.6
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Chowan County, North Carolina
The median age in Chowan County, North Carolina is 48.6 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Chowan County, North Carolina is 13,836.
In Chowan County, North Carolina, seniors (ages 65+) make up 26.1% of the population, while children under 18 represent 14.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Chowan County, North Carolina is aging.