Northampton County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Northampton County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37131
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 131
Geography
- Land Area
- 536.71 sq mi
- Water Area
- 13.84 sq mi
- Total Area
- 550.55 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.421774
- Longitude
- -77.398352
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 16,821
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 13,829
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 16,500 | 98.1% |
| Hispanic | 329 | 2.0% |
| White | 6,694 | 39.8% |
| Black | 9,226 | 54.8% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 42 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 59 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,660 | 98.8% |
| Hispanic | 174 | 1.3% |
| White | 5,806 | 42.0% |
| Black | 7,676 | 55.5% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 218 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 22 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 16,931
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $53,669
- Poverty Rate
- 20.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,469
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,771 | 40.0% |
| Black | 9,293 | 54.9% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 11,911
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 7,417 | 62.3% |
| Republican | 1,425 | 12.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,034 | 25.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,470 | 45.9% |
| Female | 6,424 | 53.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,649 | 39.0% |
| Hispanic | 107 | 0.9% |
| Black | 6,860 | 57.6% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,631
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 55.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,128 | 67.3% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 36.4% |
| Black | 3,309 | 48.2% |
| Asian | 16 | 57.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,951 | 53.9% |
| Female | 3,678 | 57.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,729 (29.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,297 (17.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 10,641
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $143,126
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $736
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.8%
- Work From Home
- 5.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 22.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.