Bertie County, North Carolina Demographics 2026

Name: Bertie County, North Carolina Demographics
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Bertie County, North Carolina has a population of 17,170, the 85th most populous county in North Carolina. The median household income is $48,750 and the median home value is $98,500. The poverty rate is 16.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Bertie County Quick Facts

Population 17,170

Median Household Income $48,750

Median Home Value $98,500

Poverty Rate 16.1%

Unemployment Rate 5.1%

Median Age 46.6 years

Homeownership Rate 72.7%

Affordability Ratio 2.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.0%

High School Graduation 81.8%

Cities/Places 8

Population 17,170 85th of 100

Median Income $48,750 33% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.1%

Unemployment 5.1%

How Bertie County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	17,482	17,170	-1.8%
Median household income	$45,931	$48,750	+6.1%
Median home value	$95,800	$98,500	+2.8%

Median Household Income

Bertie

$48,750

$72,388

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Bertie

$98,500

$288,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.4%

$25K-$50K 26.7%

$50K-$100K 27.7%

$100K+ 22.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.6%

$10K-$15K

6.2%

$15K-$20K

6.7%

$20K-$25K

4.0%

$25K-$30K

11.3%

$30K-$35K

3.3%

$35K-$40K

4.8%

$40K-$45K

4.9%

$45K-$50K

2.4%

$50K-$60K

8.0%

$60K-$75K

9.9%

$75K-$100K

9.8%

$100K-$125K

5.2%

$125K-$150K

4.5%

$150K-$200K

6.3%

$200K+

6.2%

Employment

5.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

45.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.7%

Renter 27.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $839/mo 20.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

16.2%

18-34

18.7%

35-54

24.8%

55-74

30.0%

75+

10.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 58 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Bertie County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Windsor	3,269	$40,714	15.5%	$102,700
Aulander	689	$36,689	9.9%	$128,300
Lewiston Woodville	447	$41,375	37.0%	$53,400
Roxobel	326	$39,167	6.1%	$99,600
Powellsville	277	$53,542	1.1%	$142,500
Colerain	239	$118,359	3.1%	$145,800
Kelford	177	N/A	35.6%	$67,800
Askewville	155	$41,667	15.5%	$123,400

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Population Overview

Bertie County is located in North Carolina with a total population of 17,170. It is the 85th most populous county out of 100 in North Carolina. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bertie County is 46.6 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. 10.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bertie County is $48,750. This is 33% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 40% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.1%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $98,500. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $288,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Bertie County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bertie County is Black or African American, making up 59.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 34.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (59.6% vs 20.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 11.3%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Bertie County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against North Carolina and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bertie County, North Carolina?

Bertie County has a population of 17,170, making it the 85th most populous county in North Carolina.

What is the median income in Bertie County?

The median household income in Bertie County is $48,750 with a poverty rate of 16.1%.

How many cities are in Bertie County, North Carolina?

Bertie County contains 8 Census-designated places.