Hertford County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37091 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,908 | — | #1,884 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $45,537 | -39.4% | #2,949 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.6 years | +9.5% | #1,329 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $119,200 | -57.7% | #2,687 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $844 | -27.4% | #1,798 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.9% | +82.0% | #2,897 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hertford County has a population of 19,908, making it the #1,884 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.6 years, which is 9.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Hertford County is $45,537, ranking #2,949 out of 3,222 counties — 39.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.9% and unemployment stands at 5.9%.
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The median home value in Hertford County is $119,200 (-57.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $844/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.4%.
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91.4% of residents in Hertford County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.3% below the national rate.
About Hertford County, North Carolina
Hertford County, North Carolina has a total population of 19,908, making it the 1,884th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hertford County is 42.6 years, which is 9.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hertford County is $45,537, which ranks #2,949 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 39.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9%.
The median home value in Hertford County is $119,200, 57.7% below the national median. Renters in Hertford County pay a median gross rent of $844 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hertford County, 16.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.7 min.
Hertford County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 55.6% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (32.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.4%).
All data for Hertford 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.