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Northampton County

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Northampton County's estimated 2025 population is 16,491 with a growth rate of -0.67% 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 -25.17% since that time.

16,491
Total Population
31
Population Density (mi²)
86
Population Rank (State)
-112 -0.67%
Annual Population Growth

Northampton County Population

Northampton County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American9,45154.91%
White6,82739.66%
Two or more races7434.32%
Other race1290.75%
Native American410.24%
Asian210.12%

Northampton County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

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$85,299-
Families$63,477$85,831
Households$47,935$70,632
Non Families$26,208$43,558

$37,474

Average Income

$47,935

Median Household Income

19.98%

Poverty Rate