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Bertie County

North Carolina · 21,282 residents · 699.176 sq mi
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Bertie County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,110. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,400. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,282
+8%since 2000
from 19,773 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
30 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 28 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.9
+11%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K18K19K20K22K1990201020202024Bertie County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,110
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,177 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,614
+25%since 2000
from $14,096 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,400
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.8%
−36.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
27.1% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+25%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36%(7,124)
Black62.1%(12,277)
Hispanic / Latino1%(195)
Asian0.1%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.5%(11,772)
2010
White, non-Hispanic34.7%(7,393)
Black62.3%(13,252)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(267)
Asian0.5%(103)
Other1.2%(253)
Diversity Score61.3%(13,051)
Diversity Score
61
+3%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+31%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.0%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bertie County, North Carolina?

Bertie County, North Carolina has about 21,282 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bertie County, North Carolina?

The typical household in Bertie County, North Carolina earns about $29,110 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bertie County, North Carolina expensive?

In Bertie County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $77,400, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Bertie County, North Carolina?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bertie County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bertie County, North Carolina?

About 23.3% of people in Bertie County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bertie County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Bertie County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 894 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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