Edgecombe County, North Carolina Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Edgecombe County, North Carolina
Edgecombe County, North Carolina Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
48,736
Median Age
41.7
Male Median
39.1
Female Median
44.0
Edgecombe County, North Carolina Population Growth

Edgecombe County, North Carolina Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -13.4%%.
-13.4%% Growth
Edgecombe County, North Carolina Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Edgecombe County, North Carolina Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.7 | 48,736 |
| 2023 | 41.7 | 48,777 |
| 2022 | 41.6 | 49,067 |
| 2021 | 41.6 | 49,609 |
| 2020 | 41.7 | 52,069 |
| 2019 | 41.7 | 52,648 |
| 2018 | 41.0 | 53,332 |
| 2017 | 40.3 | 54,032 |
| 2016 | 40.3 | 54,669 |
| 2015 | 39.9 | 55,280 |
| 2014 | 40.1 | 55,779 |
| 2013 | 40.2 | 56,049 |
| 2012 | 40.0 | 56,253 |
| 2011 | 39.5 | 56,232 |
| 2010 | 39.3 | 56,247 |
Edgecombe County, North Carolina Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.8% |
| 5–17 | 17.1% |
| 18–24 | 7.6% |
| 25–34 | 12.5% |
| 35–54 | 21.9% |
| 55–64 | 14.1% |
| 65+ | 20.9% |
Dependency Ratios for Edgecombe County, North Carolina
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 77.9
- Youth Dependency:
- 40.7
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 37.2
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Edgecombe County, North Carolina
The median age in Edgecombe County, North Carolina is 41.7 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Edgecombe County, North Carolina is 48,736.
In Edgecombe County, North Carolina, seniors (ages 65+) make up 20.9% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Edgecombe County, North Carolina is aging.