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Northampton County

North Carolina · 16,491 residents (2025 est.) · 536.71 sq mi
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Northampton County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,086. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 5,155 residents. 18% 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 $114,500. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 31% 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
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,931
−23%since 2000
from 22,086 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
32 / sq mi
−18%since 2009
from 38 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
52.0
+30%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:16,491 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
16K18K20K21K23K1990201020202024Northampton County
202417K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.7%(800)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.2%(886)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.5%(758)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.8%(810)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.9%(831)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.8%(1,652)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.8%(1,486)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.1%(1,880)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.6%(2,815)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416.9%(2,858)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.7%(1,647)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3%(508)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,086
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,652 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,746
+112%since 2000
from $15,413 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
+9%since 2010
from 0.445 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,500
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$758
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $386 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
25.4% rent
Vacancy rate
26.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
−7%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
52
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Northampton County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39%(8,603)
Black59.3%(13,096)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(161)
Asian0.1%(20)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic39%(6,605)
Black54.4%(9,216)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(407)
Asian0%(5)
Other4.1%(698)
Diversity Score
69
+8%since 2009
from 64 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
30
−17%since 2020
from 36 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.2%(209)
Puerto Rican0.5%(77)
Cuban0.2%(35)
Salvadoran0.1%(22)
Dominican0.1%(11)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
American13.8%(2,331)
English9.6%(1,628)
Irish3%(503)
German2.8%(469)
French0.9%(149)
Italian0.6%(101)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(95)
Arab0.4%(66)
Polish0.3%(53)
British0.3%(47)
Czech0.2%(39)
+ 18 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.2%(37)
Scottish0.2%(34)
Swedish0.2%(29)
Lebanese0.2%(27)
Norwegian0.1%(18)
Welsh0.1%(14)
Greek0.1%(13)
Ukrainian0.1%(13)
Russian0.1%(11)
Australian0.1%(9)
Slovene0%(7)
Slovak0%(5)
Syrian0%(4)
Swiss0%(4)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.1%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+64%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 51.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.2%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2012
from 26.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.6%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.3%
+21.5 ptssince 2017
from 52.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married34.4%(2,380)
Married49%(3,383)
Widowed4.2%(288)
Divorced12.4%(860)
Women 15+
Never married27.8%(2,105)
Married43.7%(3,312)
Widowed17.3%(1,314)
Divorced11.2%(845)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northampton County, North Carolina?

Northampton County, North Carolina has about 16,931 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northampton County, North Carolina earns about $50,086 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northampton County, North Carolina expensive?

In Northampton County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $114,500, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in Northampton County, North Carolina?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Northampton County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 21.1% of people in Northampton County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northampton County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Northampton County, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,867 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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10 census tracts
Census Tract 9204.01Census Tract 9202.02Census Tract 9204.02Census Tract 9201.03Census Tract 9203.02Census Tract 9203.03Census Tract 9201.01Census Tract 9203.01Census Tract 9201.02Census Tract 9202.01
12 ZIP codes
ZIP 27832ZIP 27831ZIP 27820ZIP 27845ZIP 27869ZIP 27842ZIP 27897ZIP 27876ZIP 27862ZIP 27853ZIP 27866ZIP 27877
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