Hertford County, NC Demographics
Hertford County, NC is the 78th most populous of 100 counties in North Carolina, with 21,552 residents across 353 square miles. That is about 61 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 21,552 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 353 sq mi |
| Density | 61 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Hertford County compares to the US
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Central Location: Hertford County, NC
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Hertford County, NC
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9504.02 | 3,792 | 23.5 | 161 |
| Census Tract 9501.01 | 3,483 | 23.3 | 150 |
| Census Tract 9504.01 | 3,362 | 20.8 | 162 |
| Census Tract 9501.02 | 3,235 | 89.2 | 36 |
| Census Tract 9503 | 2,633 | 77.0 | 34 |
| Census Tract 9502.01 | 2,182 | 91.1 | 24 |
| Census Tract 9502.02 | 1,650 | 28.2 | 59 |
| Census Tract 9800 | 1,215 | 0.1 | 15,819 |
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This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.