State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
745.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.47% (10)
Growth Since 2010
-0.47% (-10)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Hertford, North Carolina Population 2021
2,133
Hertford is a city located in Perquimans County North Carolina. With a 2020 population of 2,133, it is the 249th largest city in North Carolina and the 7382nd largest city in the United States . Hertford is currently growing at a rate of 0.47% annually but its population has decreased by -0.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,143 in 2010. Hertford reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 3 miles, Hertford has a population density of 746 people per square mile.
The average household income in Hertford is $47,880 with a poverty rate of 25.43%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $745 per month, and the median house value is $132,400. The median age in Hertford is 37.7 years, 37.9 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
Hertford Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hertfordwas:
- White: 62.65%
- Black or African American: 35.46%
- Other race: 1.08%
- Two or more races: 0.82%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Hertford, North Carolina is 2,133 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 2,113.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 2,143.
Hertford, North Carolina Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,454 | 62.65% |
| Black or African American | 823 | 35.46% |
| Some Other Race | 25 | 1.08% |
| Two or More Races | 19 | 0.82% |
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Hertford Population by Race
Hertford Population Pyramid $2021
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Hertford Population by Age
Hertford Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,045 | 2.16 | 56.2 |
| Non Family | 433 | 1.03 | 52.4 |
| Married | 324 | 2.75 | 89.2 |
| Female | 247 | 3.28 | 25.5 |
| Male | 41 | 2.73 | 19.5 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
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Hertford Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56 | 3.46% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 222 | 13.73% |
| High School Graduate | 523 | 32.34% |
| Some College | 436 | 26.96% |
| Associates Degree | 169 | 10.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 113 | 6.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 98 | 6.06% |
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Hertford Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Hertford Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,029 | 897 | 184 |
| Black | 551 | 426 | 27 |
| Hispanic | 98 | 70 | |
| Other Race | 11 | ||
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.88%.
Hertford Educational Attainment by Race
Hertford Earnings by Educational Attainment
Hertford Language by Age
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Hertford Language
96.84% of Hertford residents speak only English, while 3.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.16% of the population.
Hertford Language
Hertford Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 786 | 439 | 55.85% |
| White | 1,415 | 127 | 8.98% |
| Hispanic | 137 | 45 | 32.85% |
| Multiple | 19 | 9 | 47.37% |
25.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.46%
Male Poverty Rate
30.36%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Hertford
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hertford is Black, with 55.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hertford is White, with 8.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.20%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.94%.
Hertford Poverty
Hertford Poverty Rate by Education
Hertford Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.5%
Male Marriage Rate
38.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Hertford Married by Age and Sex
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Hertford Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Hertford Marital Status by Race
Hertford Marital Status
Hertford Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 129 | 11.52% |
| Black | 37 | 5.95% |
Hertford Veterans by Race
Hertford Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
Hertford Veterans by Education
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49.8%
Labor Force Participation
43.5%
Employment Rate
12%
Unemployment Rate
Hertford Employment by Age
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Hertford Employment by Race
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Hertford Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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65.49%
Born in Hertford
97.41%
Native Born
2.59%
Foreign Born
2.28%
Non Citizen
0.30%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.41% of Hertford residents were born in the United States, with 65.49% having been born in North Carolina. 2.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Hertford Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,133 | 10 | 0.47% |
| 2020 | 2,123 | 10 | 0.47% |
| 2019 | 2,113 | 10 | 0.48% |
| 2018 | 2,103 | -13 | -0.61% |
| 2017 | 2,116 | -2 | -0.09% |
| 2016 | 2,118 | -13 | -0.61% |
| 2015 | 2,131 | -17 | -0.79% |
| 2014 | 2,148 | -8 | -0.37% |
| 2013 | 2,156 | -4 | -0.19% |
| 2012 | 2,160 | 12 | 0.56% |
| 2011 | 2,148 | 3 | 0.14% |
| 2010 | 2,145 | 0.00% |