Northampton County, North Carolina

Total Population: 17,212

County Seat: Jackson

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)54.2%
White (Non-Hispanic)39.0%
Two or More Races3.9%
Hispanic or Latino2.3%
Other Race0.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

84.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

19.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.