Northampton County, North Carolina
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Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 22,086 people, 8,691 households, and 5,953 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 41 people per square mile (16/km²). There were 10,455 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile (8/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 39.09% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 59.43% Black
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or African American
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, 0.32% Native American
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, 0.09% Asian
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, 0.05% Pacific Islander
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, 0.39% from other races
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, and 0.63% from two or more races. 0.73% of the population were Hispanic
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or Latino
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of any race.
There were 8,691 households out of which 27.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.50% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 18.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.50% were non-families. 28.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the county the population was spread out with 24.30% under the age of 18, 6.90% from 18 to 24, 26.50% from 25 to 44, 24.90% from 45 to 64, and 17.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 92.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $26,652, and the median income for a family was $34,648. Males had a median income of $27,970 versus $21,183 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $15,413. About 17.00% of families and 21.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.80% of those under age 18 and 21.50% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
- ConwayConway, North CarolinaConway is a town in Northampton County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 734 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Conway is located at ....
- GarysburgGarysburg, North CarolinaGarysburg is a town in Northampton County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,254 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Garysburg is located at ....
- GastonGaston, North CarolinaGaston is a town in Northampton County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 973 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Gaston is located at ....
- JacksonJackson, North CarolinaJackson is a town in Northampton County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 695 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Northampton County.Jackson is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- LaskerLasker, North CarolinaLasker is a town in Northampton County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 103 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Lasker is located at ....
- Rich SquareRich Square, North CarolinaRich Square is a town in Northampton County, North Carolina, United States of America . The population was 931 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- SeaboardSeaboard, North CarolinaSeaboard is a town in Northampton County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 695 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Seaboard is located at ....
- SevernSevern, North CarolinaSevern is a town in Northampton County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 263 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Severn is located at ....
- WoodlandWoodland, North CarolinaWoodland is a town in Northampton County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 833 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Woodland is located at ....