Perquimans County is a county of 11,368 people in North Carolina. At a median age of 42.2, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 24% national rate. Owners hold 79% of the housing stock. That trails the North Carolina median by roughly 25%. Median home value sits at $71,400.
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)25.4%(331)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)33.9%(441)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era40.8%(531)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War4.6%(60)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 1,301 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 Perquimans County, North Carolina?
Perquimans County, North Carolina has about 11,368 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Perquimans County, North Carolina?
The typical household in Perquimans County, North Carolina earns about $29,538 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Perquimans County, North Carolina expensive?
In Perquimans County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $71,400, and the typical rent is about $419 a month.
How educated are people in Perquimans County, North Carolina?
About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Perquimans County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Perquimans County, North Carolina?
About 17.9% of people in Perquimans County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
Has Perquimans County, North Carolina grown since 1990?
Yes, Perquimans County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 921 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.
