Northampton County's estimated 2026 population is 16,456 with a growth rate of -0.21% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Northampton County is the 86th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 22,037 and has seen a growth of -25.33% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 52 years
Female: 54.2 years
Male: 48.9 years
There are 13,933 adults, (5,013 of whom are seniors) in Northampton County.
Female: 8,730 (51.6%)
Male: 8,201 (48.4%)
The racial composition of Northampton County includes 54.89% Black or African American, 39.99% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 9,293 | 54.89% |
| White | 6,771 | 39.99% |
| Two or more races | 693 | 4.09% |
| Other race | 119 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 50 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.03% |
Northampton County's average per capita income is $40,323. Household income levels show a median of $50,086. The poverty rate stands at 21.11%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,668 | - |
| Families | $63,199 | $84,692 |
| Households | $50,086 | $70,328 |
| Non Families | $26,899 | $46,783 |
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