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Edgecombe County, North Carolina had an estimated 49,124 residents on July 1, 2024, up 0.5 percent since the 2020 census base of 48,891, across 505 square miles. County output reached $1.99 bn in 2024, 702 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 4 7(a) approvals worth $1.1 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Edgecombe County
How many people live in Edgecombe County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202448,736
- Households19,652
- Average household size2.48
- Median household income$51,265
- Median age41.7
- Median gross rent$858 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$125,100
- Home value to household income2.4 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income20.1 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher17.5 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree5.6 percent
- Adults 25 and over33,862
- Population under 1811,152
- Share under 1822.9 percent
- Population 65 and over10,191
- Share 65 and over20.9 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6427,393
- Civilian labor force22,646
- Unemployment rate8.7 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over60.3 percent
- Rank by population among North Carolina counties53rd of 100
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included1029th of 3,222
Edgecombe County is the 53rd largest of 100 North Carolina counties by population. A median home costs 2.4 times median household income, which is affordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 22.9 percent against 20.9 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Edgecombe County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202449,124
- Census 2020 base population48,891
- Population change since the 2020 census base0.48 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024178
- Births, 2024565
- Deaths, 2024712
- Natural change, 2024-147
- Net domestic migration, 2024212
- Net international migration, 2024113
- Total net migration, 2024325
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 2024750
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents1662nd of 3,144
The county has grown 0.48 percent since the 2020 census base. Deaths exceeded births in 2024 and the population still grew, so all of the growth came from people moving in. A market held up by migration is more sensitive to a change in relative cost than one growing from household formation.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Edgecombe County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving1,300
- People arriving, from those returns2,572
- Tax returns filed by households leaving1,142
- Net household movement158
- Adjusted gross income arriving$49.0 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$11.2 m
- Average income of an arriving household$37,658
- Average income of a leaving household$33,072
- Largest single originNash County (433 households)
- Largest single destinationNash County (455 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nash County | 433 | 924 | $17.3 m |
| Wake County | 112 | 207 | $-44.0 m |
| Pitt County | 102 | 210 | $3.8 m |
| Wilson County | 78 | 156 | $2.1 m |
| Halifax County | 72 | 142 | $2.1 m |
| Johnston County | 25 | 50 | $844,000 |
| Durham County | 24 | 40 | $884,000 |
Households arriving report $4,586 more average income than households leaving, so the migration is raising local spending power rather than just moving it around. The largest single source of arrivals is Nash County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Edgecombe County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$1.99 bn
- County GDP, 2023$1.92 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20243.8 percent
- GDP change over five years26.1 percent
- Rank by GDP among the North Carolina areas BEA publishes60th of 100
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes1287th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$40,845
Output grew 3.8 percent in the latest year and 26.1 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Edgecombe County
- Covered employment, annual average15,302
- Establishments reporting993
- Average annual pay$48,402
- Average weekly wage$931
- Manufacturing, employment3,245
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$60,904
- Retail trade, employment1,505
- Retail trade, average annual pay$28,731
- Accommodation and food services, employment1,020
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$19,527
- Wholesale trade, employment642
- Wholesale trade, average annual pay$62,101
- Administrative and support and waste management services, employment557
- Transportation and warehousing, employment494
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3,245 | 46 | $60,904 |
| Retail trade | 1,505 | 141 | $28,731 |
| Accommodation and food services | 1,020 | 68 | $19,527 |
| Wholesale trade | 642 | 40 | $62,101 |
| Administrative and support and waste management services | 557 | 72 | $38,321 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 494 | 29 | $39,436 |
| Construction | 456 | 82 | $52,473 |
| Other services, except public administration | 332 | 114 | $40,476 |
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 3,245 jobs, 21.2 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Edgecombe County?
- Establishments, all industries702
- Employment at those establishments12,243
- Annual payroll$513.2 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents14.4
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Edgecombe County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 202450
- Declared construction value permitted$9.7 m
- Single family units authorized45
- Multifamily units authorized5
- Multifamily share of units10.0 percent
- Average declared value per unit$193,847
- Units authorized per 1,000 households2.5
Single-family homes are 90.0 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Edgecombe County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded4
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$1.1 m
- Average 7(a) approval$280,000
- Median 7(a) approval$300,000
- Largest single approval$500,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)48
- Jobs per approval12.0
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active4
- Distinct industries receiving approvals4
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer0.0 percent
- Loans on real estate terms0
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter4
- Franchise loans0
- Franchise share of approvals0.0 percent
- 504 approvals recorded3
- 504 gross approval dollars$1.5 m
- Average 504 approval$491,333
- Median 504 approval$496,000
- Distinct CDCs active2
- 504 jobs per approval7.0
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved14.2
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$2.6 m
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Edgecombe County
Do SBA loans in Edgecombe County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded0
- Paid in full0
- Charged off0
- Status: Exempt from disclosure3
- Status: Cancelled1
Only 0 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Edgecombe County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending3
- Battleboro, approvals2
- Tarboro, approvals1
- Rocky Mount, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Battleboro | 2 | $520,000 |
| Tarboro | 1 | $350,000 |
| Rocky Mount | 1 | $250,000 |
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Edgecombe County?
- Land area505 sq mi
- Rank by land area among North Carolina counties43rd of 100
- Width, east to west27.2 mi
- Height, north to south32.8 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary5
- Residents per square mile of land97
- Establishments per square mile1.39
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Edgecombe County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Edgecombe County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 370087
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book11
- Of those, participating in the NFIP11
- NFIP participation rate100.0 percent
- Best Community Rating System class in the county A lower CRS class is a larger flood insurance premium discount.Class 6
- Communities carrying a CRS class2
- Radon levels in Edgecombe County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/LZone 3
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Edgecombe County (community 370087), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Edgecombe County in radon zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. The best Community Rating System class among the county's communities is 6, which carries a flood insurance premium discount for policies written in that community. 100.0 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Coverage
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Feasibility studies
When a Edgecombe County site needs a document a lender will accept.
The same data layer behind this page is the one the studies are written from. A study for a Edgecombe County site starts with the figures you are reading, carrying the same source and period into the credit file.
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202448,736
- Households19,652
- Average household size2.48
- Median household income$51,265
- Median age41.7
Common questions
Edgecombe County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Edgecombe County, North Carolina?
The Census Bureau estimates 49,124 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 48,736, in 19,652 households, ranking 53rd of 100 North Carolina counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Edgecombe County's population growing?
The population has grown 0.48 percent since the 2020 census base of 48,891, to 49,124 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 565 births against 712 deaths, with net migration of 325. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Edgecombe County?
$51,265. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $125,100, which is 2.4 times income, and median gross rent is $858 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Edgecombe County?
702 establishments, employing 12,243 people with an annual payroll of $513.2 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Edgecombe County?
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 3,245 jobs, 21.2 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 15,302 jobs at an average annual pay of $48,402, or $931 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Edgecombe County?
4 7(a) approvals totaling $1.1 m since FY2020, across 4 lenders, with a median approval of $300,000, plus 3 504 approvals worth $1.5 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Edgecombe County?
50 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $9.7 m. Multifamily was 10.0 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Edgecombe County?
Zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Edgecombe County come from?
The largest single origin is Nash County, with 433 households. Arriving households report an average income of $37,658 against $33,072 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Edgecombe County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Edgecombe County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
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Cities and places in Edgecombe.
10 Census places lie wholly or partly in Edgecombe County. All 10 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mount | city | 54,297 | 1 | 30.9 percent here, 69.1 percent Nash County |
| Tarboro | town | 10,770 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Princeville | town | 1,619 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Sharpsburg | town | 1,605 | None recorded | 20.3 percent here, 58.0 percent Nash County, 21.7 percent Wilson County |
| Pinetops | town | 1,426 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Conetoe | town | 561 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Whitakers | town | 494 | None recorded | 47.9 percent here, 52.1 percent Nash County |
| Macclesfield | town | 391 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Speed | town | 64 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Leggett | town | 43 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
A further 2 of the county's 4 SBA 7(a) approvals are to borrowers in cities that match no Census place in Edgecombe County, the largest being Battleboro (2). Those are postal cities, unincorporated areas and cities outside the county, so no place row claims them; they are counted in the county total above.