County · North Carolina
Bertie County, North Carolina
Bertie County, North Carolina. Bertie County had 17,086 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.7% since 2020, while North Carolina grew 7.2%. It holds 8 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 37015.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
17,086
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 17,934 · ACS 2020-2024: 17,170
Median household income
$48,750
±$8,791 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$98,500
±$11,907 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$839
±$55 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
How many people live in Bertie County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 17,934 residents in Bertie County. The Census Bureau estimates 17,086 for July 1, 2025, down 4.7% since 2020, while North Carolina grew 7.2%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 17,170 over 699 square miles of land.
| Measure | Bertie County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 17,170 | 10,730,404 | −2,210 |
| Households | 7,143±318 | 4,282,345 | −766 |
| Average household size | 2.19±0.09 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,984±49 | 4,895,668 | −828 |
Bertie County's population since 2000
From 19,773 in 2000 to 17,086 in 2025: down 13.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Bertie County?
Bertie County holds 8 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Windsor with 3,469 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Windsor | 3,582 | $40,714 |
|---|---|---|
| AulanderGEOID 3702580 | 763 | $36,689 |
| Lewiston Woodville | 426 | $41,375 |
| ColerainGEOID 3713560 | 217 | $118,359 |
| KelfordGEOID 3735360 | 203 | not published |
| PowellsvilleGEOID 3753680 | 189 | $53,542 |
| RoxobelGEOID 3758180 | 187 | $39,167 |
| AskewvilleGEOID 3702320 | 184 | $41,667 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bertie County?
The median resident of Bertie County is 46.6 years old; 16.2% are under 18 and 25.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 59.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 34.4%. 2.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bertie County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.6±0.9 | 39.1 | +1.2 |
| Under 18 years | 16.2%±0.4 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.3%±0.3 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5% | 11.3% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 34.4%±0.5 pts | 60.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 59.6%±0.7 pts | 20.0% | −1.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 3.3% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.4%±0.7 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.0%±0.6 pts | 9.1% | +0.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.9%±0.8 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8%±1.7 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 24.3%±3.1 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.9%±3.0 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.8%±2.6 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.0%±3.2 pts | 35.7% | +5.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.5%±1.5 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0%±1.1 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 Bertie County earn?
Half of Bertie County's 7,143 households earn less than $48,750 a year (±$8,791), against $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $43,723 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bertie County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,750±$8,791 | $72,388 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $71,465±$6,649 | $101,208 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,769±$2,580 | $41,385 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.1%±4.2 pts | 13.0% | −7.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.0%±9.0 pts | 17.7% | −15.5 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.9%±4.5 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 71.6%±4.6 pts | 90.1% | – |
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 Bertie County?
Owners occupy 72.7% of Bertie County's occupied homes and renters 27.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $98,500 by its owner (±$11,907). The median renter pays $839 a month including utilities, and 37.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bertie County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $98,500±$11,907 | $288,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $839±$55 | $1,228 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.9%±12.6 pts | 39.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,288±$97 | $1,631 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.7%±4.7 pts | 66.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,984±49 | 4,895,668 | −828 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.2%±3.1 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.5%±4.5 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 31.3%±4.6 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.8%±2.1 pts | 4.9% | – |
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 many new homes is Bertie County building?
Builders took permits for 32 new housing units across Bertie County in 2025 (32 single-family), 1.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bertie County get to work?
83.1% of Bertie County's workers drive alone and 4.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Bertie County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 45.7%±2.9 pts | 62.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1%±2.0 pts | 4.7% | −5.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 83.1%±3.7 pts | 71.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.6%±2.5 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 2.1%±1.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.3%±1.9 pts | 16.3% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.7 min±2.8 | 25.1 min | no clear change |
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 are Bertie County's census tracts?
Bertie County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $41,344 (Tract 9604.01) to $55,377 (Tract 9604.02).
| Tract 960137015960100 | 4,567±472 | $53,415 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 960237015960200 | 3,394±420 | $51,208 |
| Tract 960337015960300 | 3,066±451 | $46,333 |
| Tract 9604.0137015960401 | 2,520±354 | $41,344 |
| Tract 9604.0237015960402 | 3,623±409 | $55,377 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Bertie County compare with North Carolina's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 85th of 100 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 98th of 100 |
| Residents per square mile | 97th of 100 |
| Median household income | 88th of 100 |
| Median home value | 99th of 100 |
| Median gross rent | 64th of 100 |
| Poverty rate | 40th of 100 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 70th of 100 |
| Median age | 31st of 100 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Bertie County 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' school search.