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Perquimans County

North Carolina · 11,368 residents · 247.173 sq mi
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Perquimans County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,538. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $71,400. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% 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
11,368
+9%since 1990
from 10,447 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
46 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 42 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
42.2
+12%since 1990
from 37.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,538
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,022 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,728
+60%since 1990
from $9,821 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.9%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 21.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$419
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $306 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.6%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 76.8% in 1990
21.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−13%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(6,951)
Black32.7%(3,420)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(28)
Asian0.1%(12)
Diversity Score56.6%(5,916)
2000
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(8,015)
Black27.9%(3,167)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(68)
Asian0.2%(24)
Diversity Score52%(5,906)
Diversity Score
52
−8%since 1990
from 57 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.9%
+10.7 ptssince 1990
from 61.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
−15%since 1990
from 27.1 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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Frequently asked

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.

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Census Tract 9202.02Census Tract 9201.01Census Tract 9201.02Census Tract 9202.01
3 ZIP codes
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