Northampton County is a county of 22,086 people in North Carolina. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 11% of adults. The median age is 40.0, about 5 years above the US median. The typical home is worth $52,400. That trails the North Carolina median by roughly 32%. Owners hold 77% of the housing stock.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)15.9%(162)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)22.9%(233)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era53.5%(544)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War1.8%(18)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0.2%(2)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 1,017 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
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.
