CensusEasy
CITY

Hertford

North Carolina · 2,011 residents (2025 est.) · 2.861 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Hertford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,250. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 452 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $176,500. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 44% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,618
−22%since 2000
from 2,070 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
566 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 724 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.0
+31%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,011 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Hertford
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,250
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,681 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,290
+139%since 2000
from $13,502 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.7%
−14.4 ptssince 2000
from 39.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.491 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,500
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$613
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 54.0% in 2000
46.6% rent
Vacancy rate
25.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.4%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+31%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
24
RELATED:See current rent listings in Hertford on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.8%(989)
Black49.8%(1,031)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(25)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.3%(1,330)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.6%(722)
Black44.4%(718)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(155)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.4%(22)
Diversity Score74.3%(1,203)
Diversity Score
74
+16%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.1 min
+74%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
24.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 50.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.3%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
58.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2012
from 18.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.5%
−69.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.7%
+24.4 ptssince 2017
from 51.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 92.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 7.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Hertford

Dunnellon
Pop 2,056
Campbell
Pop 2,123
Moore Haven
Pop 1,745
Graceville
Pop 2,217
Places similar to Hertford
Head to head

Compare Hertford to nearby cities

HERTFORD VS
Elizabeth City
Income$52,141+30%
Home value$187,700+6%
Population19,622+876%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
HERTFORD VS
Chesapeake
Income$95,373+137%
Home value$378,400+114%
Population255,332+12597%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
HERTFORD VS
Suffolk
Income$92,666+130%
Home value$347,400+97%
Population104,699+5106%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
HERTFORD VS
Franklin
Income$63,245+57%
Home value$256,600+45%
Population8,478+322%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Hertford, North Carolina?

Hertford, North Carolina has about 1,618 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hertford, North Carolina?

The typical household in Hertford, North Carolina earns about $40,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hertford, North Carolina expensive?

In Hertford, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $176,500, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Hertford, North Carolina?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hertford, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hertford, North Carolina?

About 24.7% of people in Hertford, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hertford, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Hertford, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 487 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
North Carolina
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Hertford with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →