Hertford County Summary

Life in Hertford County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Hertford County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Hertford County:

  • The population in Hertford County is 21,633.

  • The median home value in Hertford County is $107,118.

  • The median income in Hertford County is $46,196.

  • The median rent in Hertford County is $846.

  • The unemployment rate in Hertford County is 7.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Hertford County is 20.3%.

  • The average high in Hertford County is 75.8° and there are 119.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Hertford County

List Of Cities & Towns in Hertford County

Ahoskie, NC Population 4,841

Murfreesboro, NC Population 2,612

Winton, NC Population 674

Cofield, NC Population 384

Harrellsville, NC Population 208

Como, NC Population 85

Map Of Hertford County

Hertford County, NC Weather

  • The average high in Hertford County is 75.8°.

  • There are 89.74 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 119.2 inches of rain each year with 1.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:14 hours of sun each day in Hertford County.

StatHertford County
Mean High75.8
Nice Days89.74
Rainfall119.2
Snowfall1.6
Sunny_hours5:14
75.8°
Average High
119.2
Inches of Rain

Hertford County Photos

Banastre Tarleton By Joshua Reynolds
Source: Public Domain

Hertford County Demographics

Population over time in Hertford County

The current population in Hertford County is 21,633. The population has decreased -8.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 22,010 -7.3%
2021 23,752 -1.1%
2020 24,012 -

Gender in Hertford County

  • Hertford County is 49.6% female with 10,725 female residents.

  • Hertford County is 50.4% male with 10,908 male residents.

Female
49.6% (10,725)
Male
50.4% (10,908)
Gender Hertford County NC USA
Female 49.6% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 50.4% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Hertford County

Hertford County is:

  • 32.3% White with 6,978 White residents.

  • 57.9% African American with 12,522 African American residents.

  • 1.1% American Indian with 240 American Indian residents.

  • 1.1% Asian with 232 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 21 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 37 Other residents.

  • 2.8% Two Or More with 599 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.6% Hispanic with 1,004 Hispanic residents.

White
32.3% (6,978)
African American
57.9% (12,522)
American Indian
1.1% (240)
Asian
1.1% (232)
Hawaiian
0.1% (21)
Other
0.2% (37)
Two Or More
2.8% (599)
Hispanic
4.6% (1,004)

Table: Hertford County By Race

Race Hertford County NC USA
White 32.3% 61.7% 58.9%
African American 57.9% 20.6% 12.1%
American Indian 1.1% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 1.1% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.8% 3.3% 3.5%
Hispanic 4.6% 10.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Hertford County, North Carolina

  • 7.7% of households in Hertford County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 7.4% of households in Hertford County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Hertford County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Hertford County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Hertford County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.6% of households in Hertford County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.4% of households in Hertford County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Hertford County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 2.8% of households in Hertford County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.3% of households in Hertford County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.7% (1,673)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.4% (1,610)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.3% (2,872)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.8% (2,123)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.0% (3,247)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.6% (3,807)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.4% (2,475)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.6% (2,724)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.8% (608)
$200,000 or more
2.3% (489)
Income Hertford County NC USA
Less than $10,000 7.7% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.4% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.3% 8.1% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.8% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.0% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.6% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.4% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.6% 15.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.8% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.3% 8.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Hertford County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Hertford County completed < 9th grade.

  • 11.0% of adults in Hertford County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% of adults in Hertford County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Hertford County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Hertford County completed associate's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Hertford County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Hertford County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Hertford County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Hertford County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (1,081)
9-12th Grade
11% (2,379)
High School / GED
35% (7,571)
Some College
23% (4,975)
Associate's Degree
10% (2,163)
Bachelor's Degree
9% (1,946)
Master's Degree
5% (1,081)
Professional Degree
1% (216)
Doctorate Degree
1% (216)
Education Hertford County NC USA
< 9th Grade 5% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 11% 7% 6%
High School / GED 35% 25% 26%
Some College 23% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 9% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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