Hertford County, North Carolina Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Hertford 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 Hertford County, North Carolina. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Hertford County, North Carolina. The estimated population of Hertford County, North Carolina is 22,010 people, with a median age of 42.5.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
22,010
 -7.33% -9.28%
2020
23,752
 -1.08% -
2019
24,012
 -0.58% -
2018
24,153
 -0.45% -
2017
24,262
 - -

Population of Hertford 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
32.6%
33.6%
 -2.98%
Black/African American
58.6%
57.4%
 +2.09%
Native
0.9%
1.1%
 -18.18%
Hispanic
3.8%
3.7%
 +2.70%
Asian
1%
0.7%
 +42.86%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
2.9%
3.2%
 -9.38%
Other
0.2%
0.2%
 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 Hertford 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 42.5 -0.7% 40.3 -0.74% 45.6 -0.22%
2020 42.8 +1.42% 40.6 +3.05% 45.7 +0.22%
2019 42.2 +0.24% 39.4 -0.51% 45.6 +0.88%
2018 42.1 -0.71% 39.6 0% 45.2 +0.44%
2017 42.4 - 39.6 - 45 -

The median age of Hertford 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 1,134 -7.88% 1,194 -27.68% 1,042 893
10 to 19 1,789 -12.03% 1,728 -4.95% 1,560 1,640
20 to 29 1,710 -7.55% 1,322 -9.5% 1,572 1,191
30 to 39 1,442 -13.53% 1,317 -8.96% 1,253 1,201
40 to 49 1,513 -8.13% 1,261 -18.19% 1,388 1,045
50 to 59 1,735 -20.52% 1,806 -8.05% 1,399 1,654
60 to 69 1,648 -2.94% 1,952 -15.5% 1,575 1,664
70+ 1,055 +12.33% 1,656 +6.37% 1,184 1,749

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Hertford County, North Carolina is $43,523.00.

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 Hertford County.

  • Under 25
    $33,194.00
  • 25 to 44
    $42,578.00
  • 45 to 64
    $48,956.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,532.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Hertford 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 Hertford County, North Carolina is currently $57,878.00.

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.

1.86% of households in Hertford 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 Hertford County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    29.94%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.81%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.76%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.46%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.43%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.73%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.86%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Hertford County is $22,772.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Hertford 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 Hertford 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
    10.21%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.54%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.96%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    53.50%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.79%

Employment

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

The total population of Hertford County over the age of 16 is 18,317.

Of those people, a total of 50.30% 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 Hertford County is 45.80%.

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 1,442 32.20% 31.00%
20 to 24 years 1,435 66.00% 27.10%
25 to 29 years 1,328 72.80% 11.70%
30 to 34 years 1,203 68.70% 5.20%
35 to 44 years 2,462 65.30% 5.60%
45 to 54 years 2,599 68.40% 5.50%
55 to 59 years 1,676 64.60% 2.50%
60 to 64 years 1,684 52.60% 0.50%
65 to 74 years 2,652 21.60% 1.20%
75 years and over 1,836 4.20% 2.60%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Hertford 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 6,582 52.50% 4.10%
Black or African American 10,706 50.20% 11.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 249 21.70% 11.10%
Asian 164 32.30% 3.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 7 0.00% 0.00%
Other 130 25.40% 6.10%
Two or more races 479 49.10% 6.80%
Hispanic or Latino 636 23.60% 3.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,289 53.90% 4.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Hertford 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 Hertford County is 8,387, with median earnings of $31,929.00.

Women in Hertford County, North Carolina earning approximately 71.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,387 $31,929.00
Male 4,095 $37,410.00
Female 4,292 $26,792.00

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 716 $46,611.00
Business and Financial 274 $40,984.00
Computer and Mathematical 98 $31,630.00
Architecture and Engineering 37 $68,897.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 18 $27,188.00
Community and Social Service 158 $31,288.00
Legal 64 $53,580.00
Educational and Library 619 $51,004.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 80 $21,316.00
Healthcare Practitioners 632 $41,767.00
Healthcare Support 480 $19,797.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 130 $38,750.00
Law Enforcement 155 $27,337.00
Food Preparation and Serving 362 $13,148.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 387 $21,638.00
Personal Care and Service 68 $18,409.00
Sales 463 $16,432.00
Office and Administrative Support 830 $26,704.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 122 $32,813.00
Construction and Extraction 528 $28,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 265 $39,063.00
Production 699 $35,097.00
Transportation and Material Moving 474 $41,250.00

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 338 $49,167.00 378 $37,738.00
Business and Financial 70 $39,500.00 204 $41,148.00
Computer and Mathematical 50 $45,500.00 48 $12,143.00
Architecture and Engineering 31 $69,338.00 6 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $127,917.00 13 $26,719.00
Community and Social Service 44 $7,037.00 114 $32,109.00
Legal 49 $53,665.00 15 $49,250.00
Educational and Library 256 $58,472.00 363 $44,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 29 $18,977.00 51 $21,908.00
Healthcare Practitioners 50 $101,250.00 582 $41,424.00
Healthcare Support 6 $48,125.00 474 $19,662.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 60 $41,250.00 70 $38,750.00
Law Enforcement 63 $41,750.00 92 $11,897.00
Food Preparation and Serving 125 $6,875.00 237 $15,727.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 292 $21,300.00 95 $30,240.00
Personal Care and Service 17 $60,750.00 51 $16,250.00
Sales 140 $28,958.00 323 $15,339.00
Office and Administrative Support 150 $53,952.00 680 $25,911.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 90 $42,759.00 32 $31,429.00
Construction and Extraction 522 $29,091.00 6 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 263 $39,188.00 2 $0.00
Production 493 $37,060.00 206 $25,991.00
Transportation and Material Moving 394 $48,088.00 80 $21,296.00

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 8,243 households in Hertford County, with an average household size of 2.4 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 4,994 families in Hertford County with an average family size of 3.13 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 3,121 318 1,555 3,249
Average Household Size 2.98 2.86 3.81 1.12
Total Families 3,121 318 1,555 0
Average Household Size 2.96 2.76 3.55 0

Poverty

Of the 4,994 families in Hertford County, 14.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Hertford 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 9,898 housing units in Hertford County, North Carolina.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,243 83.28%
Vacant 1,655 16.72%

24.26% of the total 9,898 housing units in Hertford County are rental units. This is approximately 2,401 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,552 are occupied by the owner - or 56.09% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Hertford County is $810.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Hertford 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
    290
  • Less than $500
    301
  • $500 to $999
    1,589
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    505
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    5
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    1
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Hertford County is $89,400.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    931
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,212
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,089
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    597
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    478
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    137
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    98
  • $1,000,000 or more
    10

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    866
  • 1940 to 1949
    559
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,115
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,498
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,711
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,214
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,681
  • 2000 to 2009
    773
  • 2010 to 2013
    477
  • 2014 or later
    4

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 Hertford County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    847
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,740
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,187
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,469

Commuting to Work

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

28.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Hertford 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
    632
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,023
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,099
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,109
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    876
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    265
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    909
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    129
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    104
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    470
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,007
  • 90 or more minutes
    374

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Hertford 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 Hertford County, North Carolina

We have data for 8 places in Hertford County, North Carolina. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.