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Hertford

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.861

Hertford is a town located in Perquimans County, North Carolina. Hertford has a 2026 population of 2,018. It is also the county seat of Perquimans County. Hertford is currently growing at a rate of 0.65% annually and its population has increased by 4.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,940 in 2020.

The median household income in Hertford is $40,250 with a poverty rate of 24.72%. The median age in Hertford is 52 years: 49.3 years for males, and 52.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 71.8 males.

2K
Total Population
705
Density (mi²)
13 0.65%
Growth

Hertford Population

Hertford Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,018130.65%
20252,005130.65%
20241,99290.45%
20231,983170.86%
20221,966140.72%
20211,952120.62%
20201,94010.05%
20192,131211%
20182,110-11-0.52%
20172,121-2-0.09%
20162,123-11-0.52%
20152,134-14-0.65%
20142,148-9-0.42%
20132,157-4-0.19%
20122,161110.51%
20112,15070.33%
20102,14530.14%

Median Age

Overall: 52 years
Female: 52.3 years
Male: 49.3 years

Hertford Adults

There are 1,330 adults, (449 of whom are seniors) in Hertford.

Sex Ratio

Female: 942 (58.2%)
Male: 676 (41.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Hertford includes 44.62% White, 44.38% Black or African American, 9.09% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White72244.62%
Black or African American71844.38%
Other race1479.09%
Two or more races301.85%
Asian10.06%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1479.09%
Two or more races80.49%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White72244.62%
Black or African American71844.38%
Two or more races221.36%
Asian10.06%

Hertford Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Hertford 's average per capita income is $42,083. Household income levels show a median of $40,250. The poverty rate stands at 24.72%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$101,875-
Families$68,125$80,358
Households$40,250$57,720
Non Families$19,000$32,144

$42,083

Average Income

$40,250

Median Household Income

24.72%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)