Hertford is a town located in Perquimans County, North Carolina. Hertford has a 2025 population of 2,009. Hertford is currently growing at a rate of 0.75% annually and its population has increased by 3.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,936 in 2020.
The average household income in Hertford is $55,170 with a poverty rate of 24.75%.The median age in Hertford is 44.7 years: 43.6 years for males, and 47.4 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Hertford includes 45.16% Black or African American, 43.45% White, 9.75% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
Black or African American | 769 | 45.16% |
White | 740 | 43.45% |
Other race | 166 | 9.75% |
Two or more races | 27 | 1.59% |
Asian | 1 | 0.06% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Hertford's average per capita income is $45,347. Household income levels show a median of $40,096. The poverty rate stands at 24.75%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Married Families | $77,404 | - |
Families | $61,087 | $66,882 |
Households | $40,096 | $55,170 |
Non Families | - | $37,965 |
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