Perquimans County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37143 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,244 | — | #2,272 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,917 | -9.6% | #1,348 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 50.7 years | +30.3% | #188 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $231,700 | -17.8% | #1,064 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,008 | -13.3% | #968 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% | -22.0% | #752 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Perquimans County has a population of 13,244, making it the #2,272 most populous county in the US. The median age is 50.7 years, which is 30.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Perquimans County is $67,917, ranking #1,348 out of 3,222 counties — 9.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.8% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.
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The median home value in Perquimans County is $231,700 (-17.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,008/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.5%.
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90.3% of residents in Perquimans County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.5% below the national rate.
About Perquimans County, North Carolina
Perquimans County, North Carolina has a total population of 13,244, making it the 2,272nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Perquimans County is 50.7 years, which is 30.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Perquimans County is $67,917, which ranks #1,348 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.
The median home value in Perquimans County is $231,700, 17.8% below the national median. Renters in Perquimans County pay a median gross rent of $1,008 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Perquimans County, 21.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.4 min.
Perquimans County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 70.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (21.3%) and Two or More Races (4.7%).
All data for Perquimans 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.