Starting a Business in Ayden, NC

So you're interested in starting a business in Ayden. First of all: welcome! We're glad to have you. Before we get started, let's give you a rundown of what Ayden is all about.

Town Profile

Ayden is a small town in Eastern North Carolina located in Pitt County. Fifteen minutes south of Greenville, the home of East Carolina University, Ayden is home to approximately 5,000 residents and provides small-town feel with big city amenities just around the corner. Incorporated in 1891, Ayden spans 2.3 square miles. The following statistics are taken from the Census Reporter.
31.8
median age
$21,905
Per capita income
$38,919
Median income
$117,400
Median value of owner-occupied housing units
87.4%
High school grad or higher

16.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher

Business Niches
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 As a Main Street America Affiliate, the Town of Ayden is part of a 
national network of neighborhoods and communities that share both
a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger
communities through preservation-based  economic development 
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The Town of Ayden is a North Carolina Main Street 
community, designated by the N.C. Department of 
Commerce Main Street & Rural Planning Center. The 
Town of Ayden is charged with administering the 
program at the local level and building public-private
partnerships to spur economic development that 
achieves measurable results such as investment, business
growth and job creation.
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