The Town FilesChowan County, North Carolina
13,836 people. The median home is worth $235,800 (typical North Carolina town: $228,900) and the median household earns $53,864.
Towns in Chowan County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edenton | 4,460 | $274,100 | $38,417 | 46.7 |
People and housing
| Chowan County | Typical North Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $235,800 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $681 | $969 |
| Median household income | $53,864 | $60,458 |
| Median age | 48.6 | 41.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.0% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.1% | 14.3% |
Jobs and pay
5,071 jobs in 2024, average pay $49,249 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 197 storm events in Chowan County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Chowan County has been included in 26 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| October 14, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4568: Hurricane Isaias |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).