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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Northampton County

North Carolina · 20,798 residents · 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 $18,029. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,500. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

20,798
−6%vs 2000
vs 22,086 in 2000
1990 – 2025
39 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 41 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.3
−9%vs 2000
vs 40.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
16K18K20K21K23K1990201020202024Northampton County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,029
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,652 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,244
−47%vs 2000
vs $15,413 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.6%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$231
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $386 in 2000
US average: $450
76.6%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.0% in 2000
23.4% rent
2.1
+6%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39%(8,603)
Black59.3%(13,096)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(161)
Asian0.1%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.9%(13,448)
1990
White, non-Hispanic40.4%(8,405)
Black59.4%(12,349)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(61)
Asian0%(3)
Other0.2%(41)
Diversity Score60.9%(12,664)
61
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.8%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
52.8%
−9.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.3%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.1 min
+16%vs 2000
vs 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Northampton County, North Carolina?

Northampton County, North Carolina has about 20,798 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Northampton County, North Carolina earns about $18,029 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 $37,500, and the typical rent is about $231 a month.

How educated are people in Northampton County, North Carolina?

About 8.8% 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 23.6% of people in Northampton County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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