Northampton County, North Carolina
Total Population: 17,212
County Seat: Jackson
Median Home Value
$102,200
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$47,935
Across all households
Median Age
51.6 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
17.9%
65 Years and Over
28.5%
Male
48.4%
Female
51.6%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.3%
No Health Insurance
9.9%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
84.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
19.0%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.8%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$47,935
Mean Household Income
$70,632
Per Capita Income
$31,883
Unemployment Rate (16+)
6.5%
In Labor Force (19–64)
73.3%
SNAP / Food Stamps
26.3%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$102,200
Median Rent
$749/mo
Total Housing Units
10,620
Owner-Occupied
73.2%
Renter-Occupied
26.8%
Vacancy Rate
28.5%
Married Couple Households
38.8%
Cohabiting Couple Households
5.4%
Male Householder, No Partner
19.4%
Female Householder, No Partner
36.4%
Average Household Size
2.18
Broadband Internet Access
69.8%
Housing Built Since 2010
8.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37131.