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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Hertford County

North Carolina · 22,601 residents · 353.164 sq mi
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Hertford County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,422. 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 $53,800. Households here earn about 33% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,601
Unchangedsince 1990
from 22,523 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
64 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 64 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.2
+16%since 1990
from 33.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,422
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,180 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,641
+73%since 1990
from $9,016 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.3%
−6.6 ptssince 1990
from 25.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$410
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
70.0%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 68.6% in 1990
30.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−15%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic40.8%(9,200)
Black57.8%(13,008)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(56)
Asian0.5%(109)
Diversity Score62.7%(14,132)
2000
White, non-Hispanic37.1%(8,374)
Black59.2%(13,375)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(354)
Asian0.3%(69)
Diversity Score61.6%(13,933)
Diversity Score
62
−2%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.6%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 58.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
−5%since 1990
from 19.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Hertford County to nearby counties

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Income$66,333+151%
Home value$170,800+217%
Population10,234−46%
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HERTFORD COUNTY VS
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Income$48,750+85%
Home value$98,500+83%
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HERTFORD COUNTY VS
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Home value$256,600+377%
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Income$50,086+90%
Home value$114,500+113%
Population16,491−13%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hertford County, North Carolina?

Hertford County, North Carolina has about 22,601 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hertford County, North Carolina earns about $26,422 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hertford County, North Carolina expensive?

In Hertford County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $53,800, and the typical rent is about $410 a month.

How educated are people in Hertford County, North Carolina?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hertford County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 18.3% of people in Hertford County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hertford County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Hertford County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 78 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 9504.02Census Tract 9501.01Census Tract 9504.01Census Tract 9501.02Census Tract 9502.01Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9502.02Census Tract 9800
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 27910ZIP 27855ZIP 27986ZIP 27818ZIP 27942ZIP 27922
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