Bertie County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37015 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,170 | — | #2,027 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $48,750 | -35.1% | #2,844 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.6 years | +19.8% | #527 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $98,500 | -65.1% | #3,010 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $839 | -27.9% | #1,825 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.1% | +28.1% | #2,146 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Bertie County has a population of 17,170, making it the #2,027 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.6 years, which is 19.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Bertie County is $48,750, ranking #2,844 out of 3,222 counties — 35.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.1% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.
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The median home value in Bertie County is $98,500 (-65.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $839/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.7%.
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90.1% of residents in Bertie County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.7% below the national rate.
About Bertie County, North Carolina
Bertie County, North Carolina has a total population of 17,170, making it the 2,027th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bertie County is 46.6 years, which is 19.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Bertie County is $48,750, which ranks #2,844 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 35.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.
The median home value in Bertie County is $98,500, 65.1% below the national median. Renters in Bertie County pay a median gross rent of $839 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Bertie County, 19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.6 min.
Bertie County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 59.6% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (34.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.5%).
All data for Bertie County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.