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Hertford, NC
Town in Perquimans County, North Carolina.
Population
1,618
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
565
ZIP codes
0
Hertford and its ZIP codes
Hertford at a glance
- Hertford is about 2.6 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $40,250, 44% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $176,500 (39% below North Carolina) and median rent is $613 a month.
Local data for Hertford, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hertford, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,250
Poverty rate
24.7%
Median home value
$176,500
Median rent
$613/mo
Homeownership
53.4%
Bachelor's or higher
12.2%
Median age
52.0
Average commute
37.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (92), German Americans (83), Mexican Americans (80).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Perquimans County. PPP loans are for Hertford.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,996
2,262 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,932
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$125M
FY 2026, $9,594 per person
How people get to work
Hertford, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.7%
- Carpooled11.8%
- Public transit2.2%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home0.4%
Average one-way commute: 37.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hertford, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
211
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
396
6.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 34°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hertford, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Hertford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WinfallTown | 2.1 mi | 2.3 |
| EdentonTown | 11 mi | 5.4 |
| Elizabeth CityCity | 13 mi | 11.8 |
| Cape ColonyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| Arrowhead BeachCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Chowan BeachCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| ColerainTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| CamdenCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| South MillsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| HarrellsvilleTown | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| SunburyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.5 |
| GatesvilleTown | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| ColumbiaTown | 22 mi | 1.2 |
| CreswellTown | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| RoperTown | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| PowellsvilleTown | 26 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hertford, NC in?
- Hertford is in Perquimans County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Hertford, NC?
- About 1,618 people live in Hertford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hertford?
- Nearby places include Winfall (2.1 mi), Edenton (11 mi), Elizabeth City (13 mi), Cape Colony (13 mi), Arrowhead Beach (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023