Perquimans County's estimated 2026 population is 13,506 with a growth rate of 0.12% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Perquimans County is the 90th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 13,480 and has seen a growth of 0.19% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 50.7 years
Female: 51.2 years
Male: 50.2 years
There are 10,803 adults, (3,834 of whom are seniors) in Perquimans County.
Female: 6,904 (52.1%)
Male: 6,340 (47.9%)
The racial composition of Perquimans County includes 70.46% White, 21.29% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,332 | 70.46% |
| Black or African American | 2,820 | 21.29% |
| Two or more races | 749 | 5.66% |
| Other race | 279 | 2.11% |
| Asian | 55 | 0.42% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.02% |
Perquimans County's average per capita income is $43,409. Household income levels show a median of $67,917. The poverty rate stands at 9.83%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $97,297 | - |
| Families | $85,690 | $96,596 |
| Households | $67,917 | $82,788 |
| Non Families | $35,873 | $47,802 |
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