Pamlico County, North Carolina

Pamlico (/ˈpæmlɪkoʊ/)[1] County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 13,144.[2] Its county seat is Bayboro.[3]

Pamlico County
U.S. county
A section of the Intracoastal Waterway in Pamlico County crossed by the Hobucken Bridge.
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°09′N 76°40′W
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1872
Named forPamlico Indians
SeatBayboro
Largest townBayboro
Area
 • Total567 sq mi (1,470 km2)
 • Land337 sq mi (870 km2)
 • Water230 sq mi (600 km2)  41%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2018)
12,670
 • Density39/sq mi (15/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.co.pamlico.nc.us

Pamlico County is part of the New Bern, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

The county was formed in 1872 from parts of Beaufort and Craven counties. It was named for Pamlico Sound, which adjoins it. Vernacular usage in the area, especially in Craven County, refers to Pamlico County as being "down in the county." Prior to 1872, it was a part of Craven County and has a very low elevation. Most of the county, according to FRIS, North Carolina Flood Risk Information System, is subject to flooding in storm surges. After it was separated from Craven, the old nickname survives. Pamlico County remains rural in character and flavor, although the last decade has brought a good deal of residential development, largely the result of northern retirees and investors attracted to the many miles of waterfront property.

The county is anchored on the east by the Town of Oriental, a popular waystation for boaters traveling the Intracoastal Waterway, and by unincorporated Lowland. New Bern across the county line in Craven County to the west, is the primary trade area for Pamlico County. The unincorporated community of Olympia is in the western county.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 567 square miles (1,470 km2), of which 337 square miles (870 km2) is land and 230 square miles (600 km2) (41%) is water.[4]

Adjacent counties

Major highways

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18806,323—
18907,14613.0%
19008,04512.6%
19109,96623.9%
19209,060−9.1%
19309,2992.6%
19409,7064.4%
19509,9933.0%
19609,850−1.4%
19709,467−3.9%
198010,3989.8%
199011,3729.4%
200012,93413.7%
201013,1441.6%
2018 (est.)12,670[5]−3.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2013[2]

Census reports show a marked drop of nearly 10 percent in county population from 1910 to 1920, the period of the Great Migration of African Americans from rural areas of the South to northern and midwestern industrial cities offering more economic and social opportunities. Workers were recruited by northern industries, including the Pennsylvania Railroad, which was rapidly expanding at the time.

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 12,934 people, 5,178 households, and 3,717 families residing in the county. The population density was 38 people per square mile (15/km2). There were 6,781 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile (8/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 73.17% White, 24.57% Black or African American, 0.53% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. 1.32% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 5,178 households, out of which 25.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.60% were married couples living together, 11.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.20% were non-families. 25.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 21.10% under the age of 18, 6.40% from 18 to 24, 25.80% from 25 to 44, 28.00% from 45 to 64, and 18.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 101.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $34,084, and the median income for a family was $41,659. Males had a median income of $31,806 versus $21,344 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,005. About 11.80% of families and 15.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.20% of those under age 18 and 13.40% of those age 65 or over.

Communities
Map of Pamlico County, North Carolina With Municipal and Township Labels

Towns

Census-designated place

Unincorporated communities
  • Florence
  • Janerio
  • Lowland
  • Maribel
  • Merritt
  • Olympia
  • Reelsboro
  • Whortonsville

Law and government

Pamlico County is governed by an elected, seven-member Board of Commissioners. The county is a member of the regional Eastern Carolina Council of Governments.

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[11]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 62.0% 4,258 35.6% 2,448 2.4% 164
2012 59.9% 4,051 39.2% 2,647 1.0% 64
2008 57.0% 3,823 42.3% 2,838 0.8% 51
2004 60.9% 3,679 38.7% 2,335 0.4% 24
2000 57.2% 2,999 41.7% 2,188 1.1% 55
1996 47.4% 2,270 46.0% 2,204 6.6% 316
1992 38.8% 1,929 44.8% 2,229 16.4% 817
1988 51.0% 2,297 48.6% 2,188 0.5% 21
1984 54.1% 2,554 45.6% 2,152 0.2% 11
1980 39.6% 1,504 58.5% 2,224 2.0% 75
1976 33.3% 1,068 65.9% 2,113 0.9% 28
1972 66.1% 1,847 32.9% 919 1.0% 28
1968 21.5% 745 36.9% 1,280 41.7% 1,447
1964 35.7% 1,036 64.3% 1,864
1960 38.5% 1,061 61.5% 1,697
1956 40.9% 954 59.1% 1,376
1952 38.7% 903 61.3% 1,428
1948 31.2% 685 62.4% 1,370 6.5% 142
1944 35.7% 719 64.3% 1,295
1940 33.5% 730 66.5% 1,448
1936 34.6% 860 65.4% 1,627
1932 29.4% 665 67.3% 1,526 3.3% 75
1928 55.6% 1,099 44.4% 878
1924 36.5% 459 63.5% 798
1920 43.9% 1,008 56.1% 1,286
1916 42.0% 527 56.6% 710 1.4% 18
1912 6.6% 74 62.1% 694 31.2% 349

See also

References
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