U.S. County · Profile

Bertie County

16.9KTotal Population
23Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-14.38%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Bertie County has a population of 16,922 as of 2023. It is located in North Carolina.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Bertie County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):1.4%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
Black or African American61.7%10,441
White34.7%5,872
Two or More Races2.3%389
Hispanic or Latino1.4%237
Asian0.8%135
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%51
Some Other Race0.3%51
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Bertie County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$41,652
44.2% below national average
Per Capita Income
$27,311
28.8% below national average
Poverty Rate
21.4%
86.1% above national average
Median Age
45.9 years

Income & Poverty

$41,652Median Household Income
$27,311Per Capita Income
21.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$41,652$67,133
Families$59,840$86,264
Married-couple Families$59,840$67,021
Nonfamily Households$19,622$21,192

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Bertie County, North Carolina.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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