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Como, NC
Town in Hertford County, North Carolina.
Population
123
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
39
ZIP codes
0
Como and its ZIP codes
Como at a glance
- Como is 82% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Como, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hertford County. PPP loans are for Como.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,904
8,390 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,820
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$180M
FY 2026, $8,344 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Como, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
223
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
48
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 29°F
49.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Como, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
22.0%
U.S. 12.8% +9.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.0%
U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts
Cities near Como
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MurfreesboroTown | 6.7 mi | 2.3 |
| Southampton Meadows, VACensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.3 |
| WintonTown | 8.6 mi | 0.8 |
| SevernTown | 10 mi | 1 |
| Newsoms, VATown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| CofieldVillage | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| Boykins, VATown | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Franklin, VACity | 13 mi | 8.3 |
| ConwayTown | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| MilwaukeeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| Camptown, VACensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.1 |
| Branchville, VATown | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| AhoskieTown | 15 mi | 4.4 |
| Courtland, VATown | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| GatesvilleTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| WoodlandTown | 16 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Como, NC in?
- Como is in Hertford County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Como, NC?
- About 123 people live in Como, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Como?
- Nearby places include Murfreesboro (6.7 mi), Southampton Meadows, VA (7.7 mi), Winton (8.6 mi), Severn (10 mi), Newsoms, VA (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023