Northampton County's 2026 population is estimated at 16,330, reflecting a -0.76% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Northampton County is the 86th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 22,037 and has grown -25.9% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 52 years
Female: 54.2 years
Male: 48.9 years
There are 13,933 adults, (5,013 of whom are seniors) in Northampton County.
Female: 8,730 (51.6%)
Male: 8,201 (48.4%)
The racial composition of Northampton County includes 54.89% Black or African American, 39.99% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 9,293 | 54.89% |
| White | 6,771 | 39.99% |
| Two or more races | 693 | 4.09% |
| Other race | 119 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 50 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.03% |
Northampton County 's average per capita income is $40,323. Household income levels show a median of $50,086. The poverty rate stands at 21.11%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,668 | - |
| Families | $63,199 | $84,692 |
| Households | $50,086 | $70,328 |
| Non Families | $26,899 | $46,783 |
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