Pitt County Economic Development

Driving Growth, Building Opportunities, Empowering Our Future

Pitt County Economic Development drives growth by attracting new industries and supporting the expansion of existing businesses to create jobs, diversify the economy, and expand the county’s tax base. It provides essential resources such as research data, strategic marketing materials, and a free, up-to-date listing of industrial and major office buildings and sites, ensuring businesses have access to prime opportunities for relocation or expansion.

Population

Total Population: 171,196
Median Age: 33
Gender Distribution:

Male: 47.2%
Female: 52.8%

Education

The majority of the population has a high school degree, and 46.1% have a college degree.

High School: 22.7%
Some College: 20.4%
Associate's Degree: 13.6%
Bachelor's Degree: 21.5%
Graduate Degree: 13.7%

Labor Force

Total Labor Force: 87,390
Unemployment Rate: 3.6%
Workforce Distribution: 34% Blue Collar, 65% White Collar
Top Jobs by Occupation:

Office and Administrative Support: 14.65%
Sales: 11.15%
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners: 8.88%
Executive Management and Administration: 8.21%
Education, Training, Library: 6.41%

Largest Employment Sectors

Health Care and Social Assistance (20,077)
Educational Services (10,563)
Retail Trade (9,858)
Largest Cluster: Pharmaceuticals (LQ = 13.22)
- This cluster employs 2,396 workers in the region with an average wage of $70,354.

Income and Spending

Cost Of Living: 12% below the national average
Median Household Income: $59,946
Median Yearly Expenditures: $51,725
How Households Spend Money:

Shelter: $11,034
Transportation: $9,400
Food and Beverages: $7,680
Health Care: $4,404
Utilities: $3,913

Housing

Homeownership Rate: 53%
Median Home Value: $178,700
Renters: 48.8%

Transportation

Average Commute Time: 23 minutes
Airports within 50 miles: 25
Distance to Interstate: 14 miles
Freight Rail: Available

Taxes

State Corporate Income Tax: 2.25%
State Capital Gains Tax: 4.25%
State Personal Income Tax: 4.25%
State Sales Tax: 4.75%

GDP

In recent years, nominal GDP in Pitt County, North Carolina expanded 3.1%. This follows a growth of 8.2% in 2022. As of last report total GDP in Pitt County, North Carolina was $10,089,531,000.

Of the sectors in Pitt County, North Carolina, Health Care and Social Assistance contributed the largest portion of GDP in 2023, $1,952,393,000 The next-largest contributions came from Manufacturing ($1,724,243,000); Educational Services ($1,200,048,000); and Real Estate and Rental and Leasing ($962,163,000).

Reference:
Chmura Jobs EQ (R12/24)

Your Guide to Economic Development Resources and Information

Through collaboration with key economic partners, tailored solutions are developed to support business success. These alliances strengthen workforce development, enhance infrastructure, and solidify Pitt County’s position as a leading destination for economic growth and investment in Eastern North Carolina.
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Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC)

The EDPNC improves the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians by recruiting new businesses to the state, supporting existing employers, assisting companies with international trade, counseling small business and startups, and promoting North Carolina as a tourism destination.
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ECU Office of Research, Economic Development, and Engagement (REDE)

The Office of Research, Economic Development and Engagement is a service organization focused on advancing impactful research across the university, growing the economy throughout our region and engaging with partners around the globe to support this mission.
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Greenville ENC Alliance

The Greenville Eastern North Carolina (ENC) Alliance is a public-private partnership created to provide a comprehensive and collaborative approach to business recruitment, retention, and expansion in Greenville and Pitt County communities.
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Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce

The Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit 501 (C) (6) organization that aims to foster growth, prosperity, and economic development within Greenville-Pitt County by providing resources, support, and opportunities for businesses to thrive and contribute to the overall well-being of our community.
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NC East Alliance

NC East Alliance is a regional economic development organization representing 29 counties in eastern North Carolina. NC East leads advocacy efforts in the region by convening stakeholders to identify important regional challenges and work with our network of partners to create solutions.
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NC Department of Commerce

Our mission is to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians. To do that, the North Carolina Department of Commerce works closely with local, regional, national and international organizations to propel economic, community and workforce development for the state.
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Pitt Community College Continuing Education and Workforce Development

Pitt Community College Continuing Education is a smart choice for students who want to advance their career, launch a new career, or simply learn new skills.
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