Northampton County, North Carolina
Northampton County is home to 16,931 people. 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line, above the North Carolina rate (13.0%). The median household income is $50,086.
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| Measure | Value | North Carolina | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,931 | 10,730,404 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $50,086 | $72,388 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 21.1% | 13.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 34.9% | 17.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 8.6% | 9.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.9% | 35.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $114,500 | $288,900 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $758 | $1,228 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 50.7% | 48.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.3% | 9.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 52.0 years | 39.1 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Bertie County
- Halifax County
- Hertford County
- Warren County
- Brunswick County, Virginia
- Greensville County, Virginia
- Southampton County, Virginia
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.