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Edenton, NC

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Population
4,546
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
10 ft
Median Home Value
$274,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$388/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$38,417
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in North CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in North CarolinaNearest larger communityElizabeth City, North Carolina26 miles away · 19,622 residents.

About Edenton

Edenton is a coastal town and the county seat of Chowan County, North Carolina, situated on the Albemarle Sound. Historic as the first colonial capital of North Carolina from 1722 to 1743 and home to numerous early- eighteenth-century structures, the community of approximately 4,494 is served by the Edenton-Chowan Schools district for public primary and secondary education.

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Small Town FitA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.6ratingLow UnemploymentA+97.8rating

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