Elizabeth City
City in Pasquotank County, North Carolina
Elizabeth City is a city in Pasquotank County, North Carolina, with 18,631 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Camden, 4.4 miles NE.
- 18,631residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 11.8 sq miland area · 30.6 km²
- 1,579 / sq mipopulation density
- 27909ZIP code
About Elizabeth City
Elizabeth City is a city in Pasquotank County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 18,629. Elizabeth City is the county seat and most populous city of Pasquotank County. It is the cultural, economic and educational hub of the sixteen-county Historic Albemarle region of northeastern North Carolina.
Elizabeth City is the center of the Elizabeth City Micropolitan Statistical Area, with a population of 64,094 as of 2010. It is part of the larger Virginia Beach-Norfolk, VA-NC Combined Statistical Area. The city is the economic center of the region, as well as home to many historic sites and cultural traditions.
Marketed as the "Harbor of Hospitality", Elizabeth City has had a long history of shipping due to its location at a narrowed bend of the Pasquotank River. Founded in 1794, Elizabeth City prospered early on from the Dismal Swamp Canal as a mercantile city. Later it developed industry and other commercial focus. While Elizabeth City still retains extensive waterfront property, it is linked to neighboring counties and cities by contemporary highways and bridges to support other transportation. It hosts one of the largest United States Coast Guard bases in the nation.
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Living in Elizabeth City
- Median household income
- $52,141
- Median home value
- $187,700
- Median rent
- $1,117/mo
- Median age
- 36.5
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Elizabeth City had 18,631 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,631 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,579 per sq mi (610 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elizabeth City at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Pasquotank County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 18,631 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.80 sq mi (30.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.2942° N, 76.2381° W |
| ZIP code | 27909 |
| Official website | cityofec.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3720580 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elizabeth City
- Camden4.4 mi NE
- South Mills11.2 mi NW
- Winfall13.4 mi SW
- Moyock14.7 mi N
- Hertford15.1 mi SW
- Coinjock16.4 mi E
- Grandy20.4 mi E
- Sunbury23.4 mi NW
- Columbia25.6 mi S
- Edenton25.9 mi SW
- Arrowhead Beach26.3 mi W
- Chesapeake, VA26.8 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth City
What county is Elizabeth City in?
Elizabeth City is in Pasquotank County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Elizabeth City, NC?
18,631 people lived in Elizabeth City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elizabeth City, NC?
The ZIP code of Elizabeth City is 27909.
What is the elevation of Elizabeth City?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Elizabeth City?
Camden (4.4 mi), South Mills (11.2 mi), Winfall (13.4 mi), Moyock (14.7 mi), Hertford (15.1 mi).
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