Northampton County's estimated 2026 population is 16,330 with a growth rate of -0.76% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Northampton County is the 86th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 22,037 and has seen a growth of -25.9% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Northampton County includes 54.91% Black or African American, 39.66% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (54.91%)
White (39.66%)
Two or more races (4.32%)
Other race (0.75%)
Native American (0.24%)
Asian (0.12%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 9,451 | 54.91% |
| White | 6,827 | 39.66% |
| Two or more races | 743 | 4.32% |
| Other race | 129 | 0.75% |
| Native American | 41 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.12% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Northampton County's average per capita income is $37,474. Household income levels show a median of $47,935. The poverty rate stands at 19.98%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,299 | - |
| Families | $63,477 | $85,831 |
| Households | $47,935 | $70,632 |
| Non Families | $26,208 | $43,558 |
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