U.S. County · Profile

Hertford County

19.5KTotal Population
54Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-13.88%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Hertford County has a population of 19,453 as of 2023. It is located in North Carolina.

Demographics

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

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):4.6%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
Black or African American58.3%11,341
White33.9%6,595
Hispanic or Latino4.6%895
Two or More Races3.3%642
American Indian/Alaska Native1.8%350
Some Other Race1.4%272
Asian1.1%214
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%19

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

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

Median Household Income
$46,196
38.1% below national average
Per Capita Income
$25,313
34.0% below national average
Poverty Rate
20.3%
76.5% above national average
Median Age
41.7 years

Income & Poverty

$46,196Median Household Income
$25,313Per Capita Income
20.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$46,196$63,791
Families$60,148$76,877
Married-couple Families$60,148$67,366
Nonfamily Households$28,080$30,326

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 Hertford 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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