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Ahoskie, North Carolina Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Ahoskie is 4,800, with 46% male and 54% female. The population has remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations due to the town’s role as a regional hub for northeastern North Carolina.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1765
  • County: Hertford County
  • Land area: 4.31 square miles
  • Population density: 1,113 people per square mile
  • Area code: 252
  • Zip code: 27910

Geography and Location

Ahoskie is located in northeastern North Carolina, in Hertford County. The town is situated near the Chowan River and is part of the Roanoke-Chowan region, known for its agricultural and timber industries. U.S. Routes 13 and 158 run through Ahoskie, providing access to surrounding towns and cities. The town’s landscape is characterized by flat terrain, forests, and farmland. The region has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters.

Demographics

Median resident age: 38.5 years
Median household income: $22,769
Median house value: $74,200

Population by Race

Races in Ahoskie:

  • Black (58.9%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (36.9%)
  • American Indian (2.1%)
  • Hispanic (1.8%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)
  • Other race (0.6%)

Ancestries: United States (9.3%), English (7.2%), German (3.3%), Irish (2.6%), Subsaharan African (1.9%), French (1.8%).

Elevation: 53 feet

Land area: 2.7 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ahoskie

  • High school or higher: 62.5%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 12.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.8%
  • Unemployed: 12.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ahoskie town

  • Never married: 30.5%
  • Now married: 40.0%
  • Separated: 3.8%
  • Widowed: 15.5%
  • Divorced: 10.2%

1.7% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -81 (-1.8%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Ahoskie:

  • ROANOKE CHOWAN HOSPITAL (500 S ACADEMY ST)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Ahoskie:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ahoskie:

  • PITT-GREENVILLE (about 53 miles; GREENVILLE, NC; Abbreviation: PGV)
  • NORFOLK NS (about 66 miles; NORFOLK, VA; Abbreviation: NGU)
  • NEWPORT NEWS/WILLIAMSBURG INTERNATIONAL (about 67 miles; NEWPORT NEWS, VA; Abbreviation: PHF)

Other public-use airports nearest to Ahoskie:

  • TRI-COUNTY (about 13 miles; AHOSKIE, NC; Abbreviation: ASJ)
  • FRANKLIN MUNI-JOHN BEVERLY ROSE (about 28 miles; FRANKLIN, VA; Abbreviation: FKN)
  • MARTIN COUNTY (about 33 miles; WILLIAMSTON, NC; Abbreviation: MCZ)

Colleges and Universities

College/University in Ahoskie:

  • ROANOKE-CHOWAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 666; Location: 109 Community College Rd; Public; Website: www.roanoke.cc.nc.us)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ahoskie:

  • PITT COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 55 miles; GREENVILLE, NC; Full-time enrollment: 3,072)
  • EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY (about 55 miles; GREENVILLE, NC; Full-time enrollment: 16,633)
  • TIDEWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 62 miles; NORFOLK, VA; Full-time enrollment: 11,042)
  • NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY (about 64 miles; NORFOLK, VA; Full-time enrollment: 5,820)
  • CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY (about 65 miles; NEWPORT NEWS, VA; Full-time enrollment: 4,432)
  • THOMAS NELSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 67 miles; Hampton, VA; Full-time enrollment: 3,884)
  • HAMPTON UNIVERSITY (about 68 miles; HAMPTON, VA; Full-time enrollment: 5,249)

Schools

Public high school in Ahoskie:

  • HERTFORD COUNTY HIGH (Students: 1,112; Location: 1326 W FIRST STREET; Grades: 09 – 12)

Private high schools in Ahoskie:

  • RIDGECROFT SCHOOL (Students: 381; Location: PO BOX 1008; Grades: PK – 12)
  • AHOSKIE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 246; Location: 500 KIWANIS ST; Grades: PK – 12)
  • ROANOKE-CHOWAN CHR ACADEMY (Students: 31; Location: RT 2 BOX 235B; Grades: KG – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Ahoskie:

  • BEARFIELD PRIMARY (Students: 672; Location: 145 HERTFORD CO HIGH SCHOOL RD; Grades: PK – 02)
  • AHOSKIE ELEMENTARY (Students: 542; Location: 200 N TALMAGE ST; Grades: 03 – 05)

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