Hertford County's estimated 2026 population is 19,039 with a growth rate of -0.34% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hertford County is the 83rd largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 24,773 and has seen a growth of -23.15% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Hertford County includes 56.78% Black or African American, 35.16% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (56.78%)
White (35.16%)
Two or more races (3.03%)
Native American (1.96%)
Other race (1.93%)
Asian (1.03%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.11%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 11,636 | 56.78% |
| White | 7,206 | 35.16% |
| Two or more races | 620 | 3.03% |
| Native American | 401 | 1.96% |
| Other race | 395 | 1.93% |
| Asian | 212 | 1.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.11% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Hertford County's average per capita income is $36,387. Household income levels show a median of $47,472. The poverty rate stands at 21.42%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,230 | - |
| Families | $64,296 | $82,096 |
| Households | $47,472 | $67,765 |
| Non Families | $27,094 | $41,595 |
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