Perquimans County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Perquimans County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37143
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 143
Geography
- Land Area
- 247.17 sq mi
- Water Area
- 81.76 sq mi
- Total Area
- 328.93 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.180897
- Longitude
- -76.403244
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 13,188
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 10,743
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,799 | 97.1% |
| Hispanic | 392 | 3.0% |
| White | 9,638 | 73.1% |
| Black | 2,824 | 21.4% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 10,499 | 97.7% |
| Hispanic | 252 | 2.3% |
| White | 7,979 | 74.3% |
| Black | 2,322 | 21.6% |
| Asian | 81 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 148 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 13,244
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $72,591
- Poverty Rate
- 9.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,300
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,332 | 70.5% |
| Black | 2,820 | 21.3% |
| Asian | 55 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 9,257
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,757 | 29.8% |
| Republican | 3,188 | 34.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,264 | 35.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,364 | 47.1% |
| Female | 4,892 | 52.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,619 | 71.5% |
| Hispanic | 164 | 1.8% |
| Black | 1,906 | 20.6% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,425
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 58.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,148 | 62.7% |
| Hispanic | 84 | 51.2% |
| Black | 864 | 45.3% |
| Asian | 20 | 55.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,634 | 60.4% |
| Female | 2,791 | 57.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,441 (24.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,158 (21.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 6,967
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $245,445
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $983
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 8.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 22.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.