Northampton County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37131 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,931 | — | #2,041 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $50,086 | -33.4% | #2,766 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 52.0 years | +33.7% | #139 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $114,500 | -59.4% | #2,776 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $758 | -34.8% | #2,428 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.1% | +67.5% | #2,770 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Northampton County has a population of 16,931, making it the #2,041 most populous county in the US. The median age is 52.0 years, which is 33.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Northampton County is $50,086, ranking #2,766 out of 3,222 counties — 33.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.1% and unemployment stands at 8.1%.
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The median home value in Northampton County is $114,500 (-59.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $758/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.6%.
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91.4% of residents in Northampton County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.3% below the national rate.
About Northampton County, North Carolina
Northampton County, North Carolina has a total population of 16,931, making it the 2,041st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Northampton County is 52.0 years, which is 33.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Northampton County is $50,086, which ranks #2,766 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 33.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1%.
The median home value in Northampton County is $114,500, 59.4% below the national median. Renters in Northampton County pay a median gross rent of $758 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Northampton County, 17.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.8 min.
Northampton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 54.4% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (39.0%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
All data for Northampton 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.