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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hertford

North Carolina · 2,070 residents · 2.861 sq mi
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Hertford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,681. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $66,100. The poverty rate of 39.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,070
−2%since 1990
from 2,105 in 1990
1990 – 2025
724 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 736 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.6
+13%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Hertford
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,681
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,068 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,502
+53%since 1990
from $8,848 in 1990
US average: $21,522
39.2%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 34.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$66,100
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$371
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $261 in 1990
US average: $602
54.0%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 58.6% in 1990
46.0% rent
3.4
−7%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic50.7%(1,068)
Black49%(1,031)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(3)
Asian0.3%(6)
Diversity Score63%(1,326)
2000
White, non-Hispanic47.8%(989)
Black49.8%(1,031)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(25)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score64.3%(1,330)
64
+2%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.8%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.0%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 63.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
+11%since 1990
from 19.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Hertford, North Carolina?

Hertford, North Carolina has about 2,070 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hertford, North Carolina earns about $19,681 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 $66,100, and the typical rent is about $371 a month.

How educated are people in Hertford, North Carolina?

About 10.8% 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 39.2% 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 35 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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