Demographic Data

Land & Population

Town Population: 9,447

(*2013 NC Office of State Budget and Management estimates)

Pitt County Population: 174,263

(*2013 Census estimate)

 

Age: The Median age in Winterville is 34.9.

Winterville, NC

Number

Percent

  Total population 9,269 100
    Under 5 years 859 9.3
    5 to 9 years 803 8.7
    10 to 14 years 680 7.3
    15 to 19 years 561 6.1
    20 to 24 years 416 4.5
    25 to 29 years 577 6.2
    30 to 34 years 840 9.1
    35 to 39 years 847 9.1
    40 to 44 years 737 8
    45 to 49 years 642 6.9
    50 to 54 years 601 6.5
    55 to 59 years 473 5.1
    60 to 64 years 422 4.6
    65 to 69 years 282 3
    70 to 74 years 232 2.5
    75 to 79 years 144 1.6
    80 to 84 years 82 0.9
    85 years and over 71

0.8

*2010 Census

 

Race: Diverse Community.

  Race alone or in combination with one or      more other races:

 Number

 Percent

    White 5,964 64.3
    Black or African American 3,037 32.8
    American Indian and Alaska Native 64 0.7
    Asian 262 2.8
    Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 11 0.1
    Some Other Race 122 1.3
     
    Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 309 3.3

*2010 Census

 

Household & Housing: Greatly owner-occupied.

HOUSING TENURE Number Percent
  Occupied housing units 3,412 100
    Owner-occupied housing units 2,796 81.9
      Population in owner-occupied housing units 7,500  ( X ) 
      Average household size of owner-occupied units         2.68  ( X ) 
    Renter-occupied housing units 616 18.1
      Population in renter-occupied housing units 1,732  ( X ) 
      Average household size of renter-occupied units 2.81  ( X ) 

*2010 Census

High occupancy with new subdivisions under development.

HOUSING OCCUPANCY  Number  Percent
  Total housing units 3,593 100
    Occupied housing units 3,412 95
    Vacant housing units 181 5
      For rent 50 1.4
      Rented, not occupied 1 0
      For sale only 50 1.4
      Sold, not occupied 11 0.3
      For seasonal, recreational, or occasional use       10 0.3
      All other vacants 59 1.6

*2010 Census

 

Educational Attainment: Highly educated workforce.

Educational Attainment Winterville town, North Carolina
*2008-2012 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates   Total
  Estimate
Population 18 to 24 years 607
Less than high school graduate 15.80%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 28.50%
Some college or associate's degree 50.40%
Bachelor's degree or higher 5.30%
   
Population 25 years and over 5,742
Less than 9th grade 4.20%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 5.60%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 20.20%
Some college, no degree 20.00%
Associate's degree 13.60%
Bachelor's degree 24.80%
Graduate or professional degree 11.60%
   
Percent high school graduate or higher 90.10%
Percent bachelor's degree or higher 36.30%
   
MEDIAN EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2012 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)  
    Population 25 years and over with earnings 35,695
  Less than high school graduate 21,364
  High school graduate (includes equivalency) 22,017
  Some college or associate's degree 34,800
  Bachelor's degree 43,579
  Graduate or professional degree 69,107

*2008-2012 American Community Survey 5-Year estimates

 

Industry & Occupation:  Diverse industry and workforce. 

Industry By Percent and Median Earning Winterville town, North Carolina
2008-2012 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates*   Total Total Percent Median earnings (dollars)
  Estimate Estimate Estimate
Civilian employed population 16 years and over 4,385   35,111
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining: 0 - -
  Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 0 - -
  Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 0 - -
Construction 376 9% 26,909
Manufacturing 327 7% 52,552
Wholesale trade 95 2% 24,375
Retail trade 306 7% 15,682
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities: 191 4% 42,321
  Transportation and warehousing 176 4% 39,792
  Utilities 15 - -
Information 149 3% 28,661
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing: 335 8% 36,480
  Finance and insurance 160 4% 42,917
  Real estate and rental and leasing 175 4% 24,821
Professional, scientific, and management, and administrative and waste management services:    336 8% 32,969
  Professional, scientific, and technical services 193 4% 34,109
  Management of companies and enterprises 0 - -
  Administrative and support and waste management services 143 3% 17,031
Educational services, and health care and social assistance: 1,631 37% 42,040
  Educational services 438 10% 43,500
  Health care and social assistance 1,193 27% 37,051
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services: 213 5% 16,016
  Arts, entertainment, and recreation 48 1% 50,431
  Accommodation and food services 165 4% 7,179
Other services, except public administration 121 3% 19,018
Public administration 305 7% 36,058
       
PERCENT IMPUTED      
  Industry 2.50%    

*2008-2012 American Community Survey 5-Year estimates

 

Occupation:

OCCUPATION  Estimate  Percent 
    Civilian employed population 16 years and over 4,385 4,385
  Management, business, science, and arts occupations 2,274 51.90%
  Service occupations 544 12.40%
  Sales and office occupations 896 20.40%
  Natural resources, construction, and maintenance occupations      489 11.20%
  Production, transportation, and material moving occupations 182 4.20%

*2008-2012 American Community Survey 5-Year estimates

 

Income & Employment Status: High Household Income for region & most have additional benefits.

INCOME AND BENEFITS (IN 2012 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)  Estimate  Percentage
    Total households 3,242 3,242
  Less than $10,000 182 5.60%
  $10,000 to $14,999 238 7.30%
  $15,000 to $24,999 210 6.50%
  $25,000 to $34,999 227 7.00%
  $35,000 to $49,999 520 16.00%
  $50,000 to $74,999 556 17.10%
  $75,000 to $99,999 534 16.50%
  $100,000 to $149,999 512 15.80%
  $150,000 to $199,999 119 3.70%
  $200,000 or more 144 4.40%
  Median household income (dollars) 62,923 (X)
  Mean household income (dollars) 71,971 (X)

*2008-2012 American Community Survey 5-Year estimates

 

Employment Status:

Contribute to the labor force:  72%.  Unemployed and looking for a job: 8.7%.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS    
      Population 16 years and over       6,683        
  In labor force 4,812 72.00%
    Civilian labor force 4,805 71.90%
      Employed 4,385 65.60%
      Unemployed 420 6.30%
    Armed Forces 7 0.10%
  Not in labor force 1,871 28.00%
     
    Civilian labor force 4,805  
  Percent Unemployed (X) 8.70%

*2008-2012 American Community Survey 5-Year estimates