Town · North Carolina
Hertford, North Carolina
Hertford, town, in Perquimans County, North Carolina. Hertford had 2,011 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,934 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,618 (±352). GEOID 3730900.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,011
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,934 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,618 ±352
Median household income
$40,250
±$8,830 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$176,500
±$42,674 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$613
±$197 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
Where is Hertford and what county is it in?
Hertford is a town in Perquimans County, North Carolina. It covers 2.9 square miles of land, 676 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hertford, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,011 people lived in Hertford on July 1, 2025, up 3.8% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020 Census counted 1,934 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,618 (±352).
| Measure | Hertford | Perquimans County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,618 ±352 | 13,244 | −703 |
| Households | 786 ±158 | 5,614 | −259 |
| Average household size | 1.98 ±0.26 | 2.34 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,058 ±153 | 6,967 | −232 |
Hertford's population since 2000
From 2,070 in 2000 to 2,011 in 2025: down 2.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hertford as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hertford?
The median resident of Hertford is 52.0 years old; 17.8% are under 18 and 27.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 44.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 44.4%.
| Measure | Hertford | Perquimans County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.0 ±13.6 | 50.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.8% ±7.1 pts | 18.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.8% ±8.5 pts | 28.9% | – |
| Male | 41.8% ±6.8 pts | 47.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.6% ±6.3 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 44.6% ±8.6 pts | 70.3% | −17.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 44.4% ±9.4 pts | 21.3% | +13.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.1% ±1.8 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.8% ±6.8 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.7% ±4.4 pts | 12.1% | – |
| With a disability | 26.0% ±8.1 pts | 20.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.5% ±7.3 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 77.8% ±9.0 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.2% ±5.9 pts | 21.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.1% ±2.8 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.0% ±7.7 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.6% ±3.1 pts | 6.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hertford earn?
Half of Hertford's 786 households earn less than $40,250 a year (±$8,830), against $67,917 in Perquimans County and $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $48,434 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hertford | Perquimans County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $40,250 ±$8,830 | $67,917 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $57,720 ±$11,639 | $82,788 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,290 ±$6,021 | $35,655 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 24.7% ±10.0 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 35.4% ±23.4 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 34.2% ±11.5 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 80.4% ±10.4 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 75.7% ±10.0 pts | 85.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hertford?
Owners occupy 53.4% of Hertford's occupied homes and renters 46.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $176,500 by its owner (±$42,674). The median renter pays $613 a month including utilities, and 32.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hertford | Perquimans County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $176,500 ±$42,674 | $231,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $613 ±$197 | $1,008 | −$304 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.4% ±19.7 pts | 35.5% | −25.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,449 ±$395 | $1,598 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.4% ±13.4 pts | 76.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 46.6% ±13.4 pts | 23.5% | – |
| Housing units | 1,058 ±153 | 6,967 | −232 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±9.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.6% ±8.4 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.9% ±9.6 pts | 70.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.7% ±4.8 pts | 22.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.5% ±6.5 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 23.1% ±8.2 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 24.0% ±10.4 pts | 5.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Hertford work and get to work?
83.7% of Hertford's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 37.1 minutes.
| Measure | Hertford | Perquimans County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.9% ±10.6 pts | 51.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% ±3.6 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.7% ±8.7 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.8% ±7.0 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.2% ±3.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.4% ±3.5 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 37.1 min ±6.6 | 32.0 min | +11.5 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hertford?
1 census tract lies mostly in Hertford, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9202.01Perquimans County | 2,647 | $80,409 |
| Tract 9202.02Perquimans County | 3,943 | $68,925 |
| Tract 9201.01Perquimans County | 3,584 | $82,679 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hertford) · Census block assignment files
How does Hertford compare with other places in North Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hertford is the 7,662nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 255th-most populous of 549 in North Carolina.
Hertford ranks 385th of 434 places in North Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 255th | 549 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 187th | 331 |
| Residents per square mile | 302nd | 443 |
| Median household income | 385th | 434 |
| Per capita income | 237th | 443 |
| Median home value | 338th | 438 |
| Median gross rent | 376th | 395 |
| Poverty rate | 68th | 341 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 390th | 421 |
| Median age | 58th | 442 |
| Owner-occupied share | 345th | 443 |
| Travel time to work | 13th | 439 |
Hertford's figures with every place in North Carolina (CSV)
Every place in North Carolina, sortable · Compare Hertford with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hertford?
19 of the 57 figures for Hertford on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hertford are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Hertford.