2023 ACS Census Data · Population 17,212
Northampton County is a small county in North Carolina with a population of 17,212. The median household income is $47,935, 26% below the national average. The poverty rate is 20.0%, median home value is $102,200, and 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 21% below the national average.
Population
17,212
2023 estimate
Rank #2022 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$47,935
Household
Rank #2800 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$102,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #2905 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
19.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #2062 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.4%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.5%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
22% below North Carolina avg·26% below national avg
Poverty Rate
30% below North Carolina avg·33% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
10% below North Carolina avg·12% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$31,883
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
20.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
50.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
52% below North Carolina avg·51% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
20% below North Carolina avg·19% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
2% above North Carolina avg·0% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
17% below North Carolina avg·27% below national avg
Housing Units
10,620
Households
7,597
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,240
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
69.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
28 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
24% below North Carolina avg·21% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% below North Carolina avg·4% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
11.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
13.5%
Powered by Cambium AI
Run custom audience analysis, segment the population, and chat with personas. All in one platform.