Northampton County, North Carolina Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Northampton County, North Carolina
Northampton County, North Carolina Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
16,931
Median Age
52.0
Male Median
48.9
Female Median
54.2
Northampton County, North Carolina Population Growth

Northampton County, North Carolina Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -23.6%%.
-23.6%% Growth
Northampton County, North Carolina Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Northampton County, North Carolina Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 52.0 | 16,931 |
| 2023 | 51.6 | 17,212 |
| 2022 | 51.3 | 17,528 |
| 2021 | 50.3 | 17,917 |
| 2020 | 49.9 | 19,672 |
| 2019 | 49.6 | 19,946 |
| 2018 | 49.0 | 20,186 |
| 2017 | 48.6 | 20,426 |
| 2016 | 48.2 | 20,628 |
| 2015 | 47.1 | 21,011 |
| 2014 | 46.5 | 21,310 |
| 2013 | 46.1 | 21,645 |
| 2012 | 45.4 | 21,959 |
| 2011 | 44.8 | 22,120 |
| 2010 | 44.5 | 22,161 |
Northampton County, North Carolina Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.7% |
| 5–17 | 13.0% |
| 18–24 | 6.4% |
| 25–34 | 9.8% |
| 35–54 | 19.9% |
| 55–64 | 16.6% |
| 65+ | 29.6% |
Dependency Ratios for Northampton County, North Carolina
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 89.8
- Youth Dependency:
- 33.6
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 56.2
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Northampton County, North Carolina
The median age in Northampton County, North Carolina is 52.0 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Northampton County, North Carolina is 16,931.
In Northampton County, North Carolina, seniors (ages 65+) make up 29.6% of the population, while children under 18 represent 13.0%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Northampton County, North Carolina is aging.