Hertford County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Hertford County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37091
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 091
Geography
- Land Area
- 353.16 sq mi
- Water Area
- 7.24 sq mi
- Total Area
- 360.40 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.363517
- Longitude
- -76.981616
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 19,289
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 15,576
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 18,463 | 95.7% |
| Hispanic | 827 | 4.3% |
| White | 6,476 | 33.6% |
| Black | 11,009 | 57.1% |
| Asian | 150 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 155 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 61 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,100 | 96.9% |
| Hispanic | 473 | 3.0% |
| White | 5,502 | 35.3% |
| Black | 9,163 | 58.8% |
| Asian | 116 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 295 | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 42 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 19,908
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $46,311
- Poverty Rate
- 21.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,180
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,773 | 34.0% |
| Black | 11,117 | 55.8% |
| Asian | 215 | 1.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 12,762
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 8,331 | 65.3% |
| Republican | 1,401 | 11.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,999 | 23.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,589 | 43.8% |
| Female | 7,163 | 56.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,094 | 32.1% |
| Hispanic | 137 | 1.1% |
| Black | 8,144 | 63.8% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,474
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 50.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,503 | 61.1% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 26.3% |
| Black | 3,736 | 45.9% |
| Asian | 16 | 43.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,740 | 49.0% |
| Female | 3,733 | 52.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,622 (26.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,299 (16.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,816
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $122,769
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $824
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.2%
- Public Transit
- 1.4%
- Work From Home
- 4.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.