Hyde County, North Carolina

Hyde County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 5,810,[1] making it the second-least populous county in North Carolina.[2] Its county seat is Swan Quarter.[3] The county was created in 1705 as Wickham Precinct. It was renamed Hyde Precinct in 1712 and gained county status in 1739.[4][5]

Hyde County
U.S. county
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°25′N 76°09′W
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1739
Named forEdward Hyde
SeatSwan Quarter
Largest communityOcracoke
Area
 • Total1,424 sq mi (3,690 km2)
 • Land613 sq mi (1,590 km2)
 • Water811 sq mi (2,100 km2)  57%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2018)
5,230
 • Density9.5/sq mi (3.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.hydecountync.gov

History

The county was formed December 3, 1705, as Wickham Precinct, one of three precincts within Bath County. The name "Wickham" was derived from the manor of "Temple Wycombe" in Buckinghamshire, England, the family home of John Archdale, Governor of North and South Carolina from 1695 to 1696. In 1712 it was renamed Hyde Precinct, for Edward Hyde,[6] Governor of North Carolina from 1711 to 1712. In 1739 Bath County was abolished, and Hyde Precinct became Hyde County.

Various boundary changes have since taken place. In 1745 Lake Mattamuskeet and its adjoining territory were transferred from Currituck County to Hyde County. In 1819 the portion of Hyde County west of the Pungo River was annexed by Beaufort County. Four years later, the area of Currituck County south of New Inlet was transferred to Hyde County. This is now included Hatteras Island. In 1845 Ocracoke Island was transferred from Carteret County to Hyde County. In 1870 Hyde County was reduced to its present dimensions, when its northeastern part was combined with parts of Currituck County and Tyrrell County to form Dare County. Since its creation, the boundaries of Hyde County have changed more than those of any other county in North Carolina.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,424 square miles (3,690 km2), of which 613 square miles (1,590 km2) is land and 811 square miles (2,100 km2) (57%) is water.[7] It is the second-largest county in North Carolina by total area. Hyde County's in-land is part of the Inner Banks. Ocracoke Island is part of the Outer Banks.

Adjacent counties

Bodies of water

National protected areas

Major highways

Hyde County is one of the most rural counties in North Carolina, owing this to its low population, absence of four-lane highways, and even the absence of stoplights in the county.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
17904,204—
18004,82914.9%
18106,02924.8%
18204,967−17.6%
18306,18424.5%
18406,4584.4%
18507,63618.2%
18607,7321.3%
18706,445−16.6%
18807,76520.5%
18908,90314.7%
19009,2784.2%
19108,840−4.7%
19208,386−5.1%
19308,5502.0%
19407,860−8.1%
19506,479−17.6%
19605,765−11.0%
19705,571−3.4%
19805,8735.4%
19905,411−7.9%
20005,8267.7%
20105,810−0.3%
Est. 20185,230[8]−10.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
1790-1960[10] 1900-1990[11]
1990-2000[12] 2010-2013[1]

As of the census[13] of 2000, there were 5,826 people, 2,185 households, and 1,433 families residing in the county. The population density was 10 people per square mile (4/km²). There were 3,302 housing units at an average density of 5 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 62.65% White, 35.07% Black or African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.84% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. 2.25% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,185 households out of which 26.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.70% were married couples living together, 13.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.40% were non-families. 30.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the county, the population was spread out with 20.40% under the age of 18, 7.90% from 18 to 24, 30.70% from 25 to 44, 24.60% from 45 to 64, and 16.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 112.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $28,444, and the median income for a family was $35,558. Males had a median income of $25,216 versus $20,482 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,164. About 10.30% of families and 15.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.50% of those under age 18 and 23.00% of those age 65 or over.

Law and government

Hyde County is a member of the Albemarle Commission regional council of governments.

Hyde County is served by six volunteer fire departments: Engelhard, Fairfield, Ocracoke, Scranton, Ponzer, and Swan Quarter.

Politics

Hyde County is located within North Carolina's 3rd congressional district. In the 2008 Presidential election, the county was narrowly divided, much like the rest of the state of North Carolina, with Barack Obama winning 1,241 votes, John McCain winning 1,212 votes, and other candidates winning 16 votes.[14]

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[15]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 55.9% 1,288 41.9% 965 2.2% 51
2012 50.1% 1,193 48.8% 1,163 1.1% 27
2008 49.1% 1,212 50.3% 1,241 0.7% 16
2004 53.9% 1,235 45.7% 1,048 0.4% 10
2000 50.6% 1,132 48.6% 1,088 0.8% 17
1996 38.3% 782 54.3% 1,109 7.4% 151
1992 32.3% 740 52.7% 1,206 15.0% 342
1988 41.5% 940 58.1% 1,316 0.4% 8
1984 54.3% 1,195 45.6% 1,004 0.1% 3
1980 39.0% 807 58.9% 1,221 2.1% 44
1976 36.3% 623 63.1% 1,084 0.6% 10
1972 72.0% 1,112 26.1% 403 1.9% 30
1968 20.0% 401 38.4% 769 41.6% 833
1964 31.3% 514 68.7% 1,127
1960 29.6% 481 70.5% 1,147
1956 32.3% 491 67.7% 1,028
1952 30.6% 406 69.4% 919
1948 20.3% 214 76.1% 800 3.6% 38
1944 25.9% 323 74.1% 924
1940 20.5% 309 79.6% 1,202
1936 20.7% 302 79.3% 1,157
1932 12.2% 147 87.4% 1,050 0.3% 4
1928 53.6% 682 46.4% 590
1924 31.3% 305 67.0% 653 1.6% 16
1920 31.9% 530 68.2% 1,134
1916 24.6% 277 74.7% 840 0.6% 7
1912 7.5% 76 62.9% 636 29.6% 300

Earl Pugh is chairman of the Hyde County Commissioners.

Education

Hyde County is home to the smallest public school system in North Carolina. The Hyde County Schools comprises two schools.

  • Mattamuskeet School, K-12 serves the mainland
  • Ocracoke School, K-12 serves Ocracoke Island

The only private school in Hyde County is a small Mennonite school located in the northwest section of the county. This school serves the county's Mennonite population.

Media

Hyde County is home to two full power radio stations, WKHC 97.1 FM and WCMS-FM 94.5. These stations are licensed to Hatteras, NC but maintain transmitter facilities outside of Engelhard.

Ocracoke Island is home to WOVV 90.1 FM, a low power non-commercial station.

WHYC 88.5 FM is located on the campus of Mattamuskeet School in Swan Quarter. WHYC is one of only two high school operated stations in North Carolina.

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

Hyde County has no incorporated municipalities.

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

Townships
  • Fairfield
  • Lake Landing
  • Ocracoke
  • Swan Quarter

A sixth township, Mattamuskeet, is now "unorganized territory" occupied by the federally controlled Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge.

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See also

References
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  2. "North Carolina Population by County". www.indexmundi.com. Retrieved 2018-03-16.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  4. "North Carolina: Individual County Chronologies". North Carolina Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2009. Retrieved January 24, 2015.
  5. "Hyde County". NCpedia. State Library of North Carolina. January 1, 2006. Retrieved January 24, 2015.
  6. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 164.
  7. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on January 12, 2015. Retrieved January 17, 2015.
  8. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved July 22, 2019.
  9. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2015.
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  11. Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2015.
  12. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved January 17, 2015.
  13. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  14. "Presidential General Election Results - Hyde County, NC." Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections. Retrieved 2010-04-10.
  15. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 2018-03-16.

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