Bertie County's 2026 population is estimated at 16,791, reflecting a -0.44% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Bertie County is the 85th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 21,244 and has grown -20.96% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 46.6 years
Female: 51.8 years
Male: 43.2 years
There are 14,382 adults, (4,340 of whom are seniors) in Bertie County.
Female: 8,269 (48.2%)
Male: 8,901 (51.8%)
The racial composition of Bertie County includes 59.63% Black or African American, 34.56% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 10,238 | 59.63% |
| White | 5,934 | 34.56% |
| Two or more races | 536 | 3.12% |
| Other race | 255 | 1.49% |
| Asian | 130 | 0.76% |
| Native American | 76 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
Bertie County 's average per capita income is $38,365. Household income levels show a median of $48,750. The poverty rate stands at 16.14%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $68,880 | - |
| Families | $65,651 | $83,217 |
| Households | $48,750 | $71,465 |
| Non Families | $22,639 | $38,126 |
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