County · North Carolina
Perquimans County, North Carolina
Perquimans County, North Carolina. Perquimans County had 13,490 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.7% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). It holds 2 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 37143.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
13,490
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,005 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,244
Median household income
$67,917
±$7,998 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$231,700
±$18,144 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$1,008
±$134 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
How many people live in Perquimans County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 13,005 residents in Perquimans County. The Census Bureau estimates 13,490 for July 1, 2025, up 3.7% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 13,244 over 247 square miles of land.
| Measure | Perquimans County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,244 | 10,730,404 | −186 |
| Households | 5,614±213 | 4,282,345 | −322 |
| Average household size | 2.34±0.09 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,967±24 | 4,895,668 | −188 |
Perquimans County's population since 2000
From 11,368 in 2000 to 13,490 in 2025: up 18.7%. 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 Perquimans County?
Perquimans County holds 2 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Hertford with 2,011 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
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 Perquimans County?
The median resident of Perquimans County is 50.7 years old; 18.4% are under 18 and 28.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 70.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 21.3%. 2.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Perquimans County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.7±0.5 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.4%±0.3 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 28.9%±0.7 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.2% | 11.3% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 70.3%±1.6 pts | 60.0% | −2.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 21.3%±0.7 pts | 20.0% | −1.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 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 | 4.7%±1.7 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.2%±0.7 pts | 9.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.1%±1.3 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 12.1%±1.9 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 20.6%±2.7 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.7%±1.9 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.2%±2.8 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.7%±3.6 pts | 35.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.1%±2.2 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.3%±2.6 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 Perquimans County earn?
Half of Perquimans County's 5,614 households earn less than $67,917 a year (±$7,998), against $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 the median was $58,042 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $9,875 after inflation. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Perquimans County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,917±$7,998 | $72,388 | +$9,875 |
| Mean household income | $82,788±$4,633 | $101,208 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,655±$2,194 | $41,385 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.8%±2.6 pts | 13.0% | −5.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.1%±6.2 pts | 17.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.7%±2.6 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.1%±3.5 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 Perquimans County?
Owners occupy 76.5% of Perquimans County's occupied homes and renters 23.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $231,700 by its owner (±$18,144). The median renter pays $1,008 a month including utilities, and 35.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Perquimans County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $231,700±$18,144 | $288,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,008±$134 | $1,228 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.5%±10.8 pts | 39.6% | −26.7 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,598±$128 | $1,631 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.5%±4.4 pts | 66.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,967±24 | 4,895,668 | −188 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±1.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.2%±2.5 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.1%±3.5 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 22.9%±3.6 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.1%±2.8 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 Perquimans County building?
Builders took permits for 43 new housing units across Perquimans County in 2025 (43 single-family), 3.2 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 Perquimans County get to work?
81.8% of Perquimans County's workers drive alone and 7.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Perquimans County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.5%±3.1 pts | 62.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6%±1.4 pts | 4.7% | −3.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 81.8%±3.9 pts | 71.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4%±2.7 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.2%±3.0 pts | 16.3% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.0 min±2.4 | 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 Perquimans County's census tracts?
Perquimans County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $58,785 (Tract 9201.02) to $82,679 (Tract 9201.01).
| Tract 9201.0137143920101 | 3,584±405 | $82,679 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9201.0237143920102 | 3,070±365 | $58,785 |
| Tract 9202.0137143920201 | 2,647±319 | $80,409 |
| Tract 9202.0237143920202 | 3,943±441 | $68,925 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Perquimans County compare with North Carolina's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 90th of 100 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 53rd of 100 |
| Residents per square mile | 81st of 100 |
| Median household income | 27th of 100 |
| Median home value | 48th of 100 |
| Median gross rent | 39th of 100 |
| Poverty rate | 89th of 100 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 55th of 100 |
| Median age | 9th 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
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