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The Town of Ahoskie had a population of 4,660 as of July 1, 2024. Ahoskie ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in North Carolina. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Ahoskie is located at latitude 36.2868 and longitude -76.9847 in Hertford County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Ahoskie encompass a land area of 4.35 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Hertford County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of Ahoskie has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Ahoskie is located within Township of Ahoskie, a minor civil division (MCD) of Hertford County.
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,660 (100%) |
| Population in Households | 4,272 (91.7%) |
| Population in Families | 3,358 (72.1%) |
| Population in Group Quarters1 | 388 ( 8.3%) |
| Population Density | 1,059 |
| Diversity Index2 | 54 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $49,561 |
| Average Household Income | $70,528 |
| % of Income for Mortgage4 | 19% |
| Per Capita Income | $29,615 |
| Wealth Index5 | 52 |
| Socioeconomic Status Index6 | Low (43.0) |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,283 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 973 (42.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 973 (42.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 337 (14.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $152,404 |
| Average Home Value | $227,646 |
| Housing Affordability Index3 | 127 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,946 |
| Average Household Size | 2.20 |
| Family Households | 1,139 |
| Average Family Size | 3.00 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2020-2024 | 2024-2029 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | -1.13% | -0.93% |
| Households | -0.82% | -0.53% |
| Families | -0.64% | |
| Median Household Income | 2.83% | |
| Per Capita Income | 3.09% | |
| Owner Occupied HU | 0.85% |
The table below compares Ahoskie to the other 777 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using July 1, 2024 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 183 | 77th |
| Population Density | # 196 | 75th |
| Median Household Income | # 564 | 28th |
| Housing Affordability Index | # 588 | 76th |
| Per Capita Income | # 467 | 40th |
| Diversity Index | # 385 | 50th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
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