Hertford County, North Carolina Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Hertford County, North Carolina
Hertford County, North Carolina Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
19,908
Median Age
42.6
Male Median
40.1
Female Median
45.5
Hertford County, North Carolina Population Growth

Hertford County, North Carolina Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -18.4%%.
-18.4%% Growth
Hertford County, North Carolina Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Hertford County, North Carolina Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.6 | 19,908 |
| 2023 | 42.3 | 20,492 |
| 2022 | 41.7 | 21,633 |
| 2021 | 42.5 | 22,010 |
| 2020 | 42.8 | 23,752 |
| 2019 | 42.2 | 24,012 |
| 2018 | 42.1 | 24,153 |
| 2017 | 42.4 | 24,262 |
| 2016 | 41.9 | 24,285 |
| 2015 | 41.7 | 24,368 |
| 2014 | 42.0 | 24,460 |
| 2013 | 41.4 | 24,516 |
| 2012 | 40.9 | 24,525 |
| 2011 | 41.0 | 24,469 |
| 2010 | 40.3 | 24,384 |
Hertford County, North Carolina Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.8% |
| 5–17 | 14.5% |
| 18–24 | 11.1% |
| 25–34 | 11.1% |
| 35–54 | 21.6% |
| 55–64 | 14.2% |
| 65+ | 22.8% |
Dependency Ratios for Hertford County, North Carolina
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 72.5
- Youth Dependency:
- 33.3
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 39.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Hertford County, North Carolina
The median age in Hertford County, North Carolina is 42.6 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Hertford County, North Carolina is 19,908.
In Hertford County, North Carolina, seniors (ages 65+) make up 22.8% of the population, while children under 18 represent 14.5%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Hertford County, North Carolina is aging.