Hertford County's 2026 population is estimated at 19,039, reflecting a -0.34% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Hertford County is the 83rd largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 24,773 and has grown -23.15% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.6 years
Female: 45.5 years
Male: 40.1 years
There are 16,071 adults, (4,533 of whom are seniors) in Hertford County.
Female: 10,304 (51.8%)
Male: 9,604 (48.2%)
The racial composition of Hertford County includes 55.84% Black or African American, 34.02% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 11,117 | 55.84% |
| White | 6,773 | 34.02% |
| Two or more races | 926 | 4.65% |
| Other race | 512 | 2.57% |
| Native American | 342 | 1.72% |
| Asian | 215 | 1.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.12% |
Hertford County 's average per capita income is $38,569. Household income levels show a median of $45,537. The poverty rate stands at 22.93%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,250 | - |
| Families | $64,172 | $87,804 |
| Households | $45,537 | $68,190 |
| Non Families | $26,801 | $36,251 |
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