Northampton County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
17,212
Male
8,339
48.4%
Female
8,873
51.6%
Median Age
51.6 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.2
Foreign Born
1.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher14.4%
High School or Higher39.9%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.5%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
11.7%
Married
39.4%
Northampton County, NC has a population of 17,212 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 51.6 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 39.7% of the population. 14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 1.6% of residents are foreign-born.