Bertie County, North Carolina Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Bertie County, North Carolina, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Bertie County, North Carolina. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Bertie County, North Carolina. The estimated population of Bertie County, North Carolina is 18,105 people, with a median age of 46.4.

We can look at the total population in Bertie County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
18,105
 -5.12% -9.08%
2020
19,081
 -1.54% -
2019
19,380
 -1.34% -
2018
19,644
 -1.35% -
2017
19,913
 - -

Population of Bertie County, North Carolina by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
34.1%
34.3%
 -0.58%
Black/African American
60.7%
61.6%
 -1.46%
Native
0.3%
0.6%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
2.2%
2.1%
 +4.76%
Asian
0.8%
0.6%
 +33.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
0.8%
 +125.00%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Bertie County, North Carolina by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.4 +0.43% 41.8 +1.46% 51.5 +1.58%
2020 46.2 +1.76% 41.2 +0.49% 50.7 +3.26%
2019 45.4 +0.44% 41 +0.74% 49.1 +0.82%
2018 45.2 +0.44% 40.7 -0.73% 48.7 +0.21%
2017 45 - 41 - 48.6 -

The median age of Bertie County, North Carolina gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 931 -8.66% 1,131 -14.01% 845 972
10 to 19 1,121 -17.88% 792 -6.3% 928 726
20 to 29 1,576 -11.48% 1,044 -15.62% 1,398 890
30 to 39 1,207 0.16% 773 +2.44% 1,201 780
40 to 49 1,342 -13.34% 1,321 -27.87% 1,134 989
50 to 59 1,597 -23.89% 1,541 -21.2% 1,238 1,237
60 to 69 1,265 -13.64% 1,514 +1.88% 1,099 1,539
70+ 1,018 +30.25% 1,740 +2.35% 1,358 1,771

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Bertie County, North Carolina is $37,571.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Bertie County.

  • Under 25
    $43,750.00
  • 25 to 44
    $38,264.00
  • 45 to 64
    $43,478.00
  • 65 and over
    $28,393.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Bertie County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Bertie County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Bertie County, North Carolina is currently $59,138.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.80% of households in Bertie County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Bertie County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    40.78%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.95%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.33%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.32%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    7.50%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.32%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.80%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Bertie County is $24,023.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Bertie County by the total population of Bertie County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Bertie County, North Carolina, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Bertie County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    10.36%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.94%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.32%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.97%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.41%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Bertie County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Bertie County over the age of 16 is 15,441.

Of those people, a total of 45.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Bertie County is 42.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 807 33.30% 17.80%
20 to 24 years 1,094 75.90% 20.40%
25 to 29 years 1,194 67.30% 4.20%
30 to 34 years 986 56.10% 11.40%
35 to 44 years 1,994 69.00% 5.50%
45 to 54 years 2,180 68.20% 1.30%
55 to 59 years 1,419 52.10% 9.90%
60 to 64 years 1,540 40.50% 1.10%
65 to 74 years 2,468 12.00% 6.10%
75 years and over 1,759 5.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Bertie County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 5,557 45.30% 2.80%
Black or African American 9,380 46.60% 9.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 61 9.80% 0.00%
Asian 134 59.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 1 100.00% 0.00%
Other 87 37.90% 45.50%
Two or more races 221 27.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 304 36.20% 13.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,446 45.10% 2.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Bertie County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Bertie County is 6,567, with median earnings of $28,902.00.

Women in Bertie County, North Carolina earning approximately 116.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,567 $28,902.00
Male 3,214 $27,260.00
Female 3,353 $31,813.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 553 $43,042.00
Business and Financial 167 $89,688.00
Computer and Mathematical 46 $37,344.00
Architecture and Engineering 17 $4,432.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 32 $49,000.00
Community and Social Service 61 $36,080.00
Legal 44 $86,000.00
Educational and Library 454 $43,056.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 49 $10,724.00
Healthcare Practitioners 194 $52,500.00
Healthcare Support 307 $35,777.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 262 $42,155.00
Food Preparation and Serving 483 $13,874.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 264 $14,647.00
Personal Care and Service 68 $29,375.00
Sales 280 $10,395.00
Office and Administrative Support 679 $31,853.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 242 $6,304.00
Construction and Extraction 349 $31,298.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 218 $52,500.00
Production 1,050 $22,464.00
Transportation and Material Moving 396 $20,921.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 258 $57,179.00 295 $41,058.00
Business and Financial 30 $78,700.00 137 $125,359.00
Computer and Mathematical 40 $36,875.00 6 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 15 $4,205.00 2 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 32 $49,000.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 37 $36,985.00 24 $28,889.00
Legal 6 $0.00 38 $85,500.00
Educational and Library 31 $60,139.00 423 $42,986.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $0.00 43 $10,329.00
Healthcare Practitioners 25 $66,645.00 169 $46,827.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 307 $35,777.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 1 $0.00 8 $0.00
Law Enforcement 101 $60,360.00 161 $40,970.00
Food Preparation and Serving 266 $13,369.00 217 $17,522.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 46 $37,813.00 218 $14,492.00
Personal Care and Service 28 $0.00 40 $63,462.00
Sales 61 $30,368.00 219 $9,278.00
Office and Administrative Support 159 $18,623.00 520 $33,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 235 $6,328.00 7 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 344 $31,218.00 5 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 190 $53,750.00 28 $0.00
Production 712 $29,722.00 338 $21,141.00
Transportation and Material Moving 288 $21,886.00 108 $3,676.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 7,188 households in Bertie County, with an average household size of 2.33 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,244 families in Bertie County with an average family size of 3.09 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,735 163 1,346 2,944
Average Household Size 2.84 3.48 3.84 1.1
Total Families 2,735 163 1,346 0
Average Household Size 2.82 2.39 3.74 0

Poverty

Of the 4,244 families in Bertie County, 19.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Bertie County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 9,043 housing units in Bertie County, North Carolina.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,188 79.49%
Vacant 1,855 20.51%

16.08% of the total 9,043 housing units in Bertie County are rental units. This is approximately 1,454 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,363 are occupied by the owner - or 59.31% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Bertie County is $763.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Bertie County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    371
  • Less than $500
    287
  • $500 to $999
    979
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    188
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Bertie County is $78,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Bertie County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,642
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,718
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    936
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    410
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    438
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    143
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    28
  • $1,000,000 or more
    48

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Bertie County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Bertie County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    637
  • 1940 to 1949
    507
  • 1950 to 1959
    883
  • 1960 to 1969
    847
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,657
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,434
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,648
  • 2000 to 2009
    887
  • 2010 to 2013
    543
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Bertie County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    720
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,943
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,218
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,307

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Bertie County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Bertie County that commute to work in a particular way.

26.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Bertie County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    261
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    924
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    884
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    686
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    877
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    530
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    626
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    192
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    213
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    568
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    287
  • 90 or more minutes
    317

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Bertie County, North Carolina in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Bertie County, North Carolina

We have data for 14 places in Bertie County, North Carolina. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.