Hyde County Summary

Life in Hyde County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Hyde County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Hyde County:

  • The population in Hyde County is 4,636.

  • The median home value in Hyde County is $246,236.

  • The median income in Hyde County is $43,724.

  • The median rent in Hyde County is $917.

  • The unemployment rate in Hyde County is 8.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Hyde County is 29.9%.

  • The average high in Hyde County is 72.3° and there are 135.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Hyde County

List Of Cities & Towns in Hyde County

Ocracoke, NC Population 715

Fairfield, NC Population 338

Swan Quarter, NC Population 293

Engelhard, NC Population 254

Map Of Hyde County

Hyde County, NC Weather

  • The average high in Hyde County is 72.3°.

  • There are 96.98 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 135.7 inches of rain each year with 0.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:24 hours of sun each day in Hyde County.

StatHyde County
Mean High72.3
Nice Days96.98
Rainfall135.7
Snowfall0.7
Sunny_hours5:24
72.3°
Average High
135.7
Inches of Rain

Hyde County Demographics

Population over time in Hyde County

The current population in Hyde County is 4,636. The population has decreased -9.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 4,697 -7.7%
2021 5,089 -2.4%
2020 5,213 -

Gender in Hyde County

  • Hyde County is 48.4% female with 2,242 female residents.

  • Hyde County is 51.6% male with 2,394 male residents.

Female
48.4% (2,242)
Male
51.6% (2,394)
Gender Hyde County NC USA
Female 48.4% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 51.6% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Hyde County

Hyde County is:

  • 56.9% White with 2,636 White residents.

  • 28.5% African American with 1,322 African American residents.

  • 0.6% American Indian with 28 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 1.7% Two Or More with 77 Two Or More residents.

  • 12.4% Hispanic with 573 Hispanic residents.

White
56.9% (2,636)
African American
28.5% (1,322)
American Indian
0.6% (28)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.7% (77)
Hispanic
12.4% (573)

Table: Hyde County By Race

Race Hyde County NC USA
White 56.9% 61.7% 58.9%
African American 28.5% 20.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.6% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.7% 3.3% 3.5%
Hispanic 12.4% 10.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Hyde County, North Carolina

  • 13.9% of households in Hyde County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 0.9% of households in Hyde County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 14.6% of households in Hyde County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Hyde County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Hyde County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 24.9% of households in Hyde County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.1% of households in Hyde County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 4.7% of households in Hyde County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 1.9% of households in Hyde County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 0.2% of households in Hyde County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
13.9% (646)
$10,000 to $14,999
0.9% (41)
$15,000 to $24,999
14.6% (678)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.5% (578)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.1% (562)
$50,000 to $74,999
24.9% (1,153)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.1% (655)
$100,000 to $149,999
4.7% (219)
$150,000 to $199,999
1.9% (87)
$200,000 or more
0.2% (11)
Income Hyde County NC USA
Less than $10,000 13.9% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 0.9% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 14.6% 8.1% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.5% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.1% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 24.9% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.1% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 4.7% 15.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 1.9% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 0.2% 8.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Hyde County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Hyde County completed < 9th grade.

  • 14.0% of adults in Hyde County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 38.0% of adults in Hyde County completed high school / ged.

  • 17.0% of adults in Hyde County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Hyde County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Hyde County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Hyde County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Hyde County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Hyde County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (231)
9-12th Grade
14% (649)
High School / GED
38% (1,761)
Some College
17% (788)
Associate's Degree
12% (556)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (509)
Master's Degree
2% (92)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1% (46)
Education Hyde County NC USA
< 9th Grade 4% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 14% 7% 6%
High School / GED 38% 25% 26%
Some College 17% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 2% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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