The Town FilesEdgecombe County, North Carolina
48,736 people. The median home is worth $125,100 (typical North Carolina town: $228,900) and the median household earns $51,265.
Towns in Edgecombe County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarboro | 10,721 | $185,500 | $49,796 | 51.2 |
| Princeville | 1,254 | $106,000 | $46,406 | 40.0 |
| Pinetops | 1,200 | $136,500 | $60,458 | 39.7 |
People and housing
| Edgecombe County | Typical North Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $125,100 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $858 | $969 |
| Median household income | $51,265 | $60,458 |
| Median age | 41.7 | 41.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.5% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.7% | 14.3% |
Jobs and pay
15,302 jobs in 2024, average pay $48,402 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 346 storm events in Edgecombe County from 1996 to 2026, with 11 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Edgecombe County has been included in 27 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 |
| March 3, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4588: Tropical Storm Eta |
| 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).