Pasquotank County, North Carolina
Pasquotank County: county in North Carolina, United States
About
Pasquotank County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 40,661 and a population density of 54 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 40,372 inhabitants. Its county seat is Elizabeth City. The county was created 354 years ago in 1671.
County Snapshot
Pasquotank County at a glance
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Elizabeth CityPopulation 17,988
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Quick Facts about Pasquotank County
| Population | 40,372 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| Area | 750 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 22% |
| Land as percent of area | 78% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.2649,-76.2491 |
| Altitude | 13 feet / 4 meters |
| Capital | Elizabeth City |
| Establishment | January 01, 1672 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 04:17:40 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 54 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.72% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 89℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Pasquotank County is located at 36°15'54"N 76°14'57"W (36.2649000, -76.2491300). It has 4 neighbors: Camden County, Gates County, Perquimans County and Tyrrell County.
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The largest city of Pasquotank County is Elizabeth City with a population of 17,988. . See all Pasquotank County cities & populated places.
Pasquotank County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pasquotank County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth City | 17,988 | City in Pasquotank County and Camden County in the State of North Carolina |
Official website of Pasquotank County
Official Website- Elizabeth City
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Pasquotank County decreased by 0.72% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40,661 | - | census |
| 2011 | 40,266 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 40,378 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 39,548 | -2.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 39,436 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 39,384 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 39,392 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 39,386 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 39,583 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 39,824 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 40,372 | 1.36% | estimation process |
People born in Pasquotank County (2)
People born in Pasquotank County, including US Colonial Brigadier General Isaac Gregory, missionary Carrie E. Sawyer Cartwright, .
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| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County | 1,132,271 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Mecklenburg County | 1,128,945 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Charlotte | 900,350 | The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area. |
| Guilford County | 540,521 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Raleigh | 474,414 | The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education. |
| Forsyth County | 383,843 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| West Raleigh | 338,759 | A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina. |
| Cumberland County | 336,364 | County in Maine, United States |
| Durham County | 327,306 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Greensboro | 297,878 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area. |
| Durham | 285,897 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. |
| Buncombe County | 263,477 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Winston-Salem | 248,112 | The fifth most populous city in North Carolina. |
| Union County | 244,562 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| New Hanover County | 236,613 | County in North Carolina, United States |
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