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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Northampton County

North Carolina · 22,086 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 $26,652. 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 $52,400. The poverty rate of 21.3% 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: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,086
+6%since 1990
from 20,798 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 39 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.0
+10%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K18K20K21K23K1990201020202024Northampton County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,652
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,029 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,413
+87%since 1990
from $8,244 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
21.3%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 23.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$386
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $231 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.0%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 76.6% in 1990
23.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−5%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.5%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 52.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.4%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
−14%since 1990
from 21.1 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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Home value$159,400+204%
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Home value$119,200+127%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northampton County, North Carolina?

Northampton County, North Carolina has about 22,086 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Northampton County, North Carolina earns about $26,652 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 $52,400, and the typical rent is about $386 a month.

How educated are people in Northampton County, North Carolina?

About 10.8% 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 21.3% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,288 residents, a change of about 6 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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