Bertie County, North Carolina

Bertie County: county in North Carolina, United States

About

Bertie County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,282 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 18,712 inhabitants. Its county seat is Windsor. The county was created 304 years ago in 1721.

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Location of Bertie County on North Carolina map.

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Bertie County at a glance

Bertie County currently has 8 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.

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Quick Facts about Bertie County

Population 18,712 (2020)
Country United States of America
State North Carolina (United States)
Area 1920 km2
Water as percent of area 5.7%
Land as percent of area 94.3%
Easternmost point Point(-76.6073 35.978)
Northernmost point Point(-77.2083 36.2469)
Latitude & Longitude 36.0656,-76.9666
Named for Henry Bertie
Altitude 36 feet / 11 meters
Capital Windsor
Establishment January 01, 1722
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 08:04:45 (16th April 2026)
Density 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -13.73% (2010-2020)
Weather 92℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather
Front of 1803 Hope Mantion image
Front of 1803 Hope Mantion image

Geography

Bertie County is located at 36°3'56"N 76°57'60"W (36.0655600, -76.9666000). It has 5 neighbors: Chowan County, Hertford County, Martin County, Northampton County and Washington County.

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The largest city of Bertie County is Windsor with a population of 3,493. Other cities include, Aulander population 763, Lewiston Woodville population 473, Powellsville population 239 and Kelford population 217. See all Bertie County cities & populated places.

Bertie County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bertie County.

City Name Population Title
Windsor 3,493 Town in North Carolina, United States
Aulander 763 Human settlement in Bertie County, North Carolina, United States of America
Lewiston Woodville 473 Town in North Carolina, United States
Powellsville 239 Human settlement in Bertie County, North Carolina, United States of America
Kelford 217 Human settlement in Bertie County, North Carolina, United States of America
Askewville 216 Human settlement in Bertie County, North Carolina, United States of America
Roxobel 209 Township in Bertie County, North Carolina
Colerain 172 Town in North Carolina, United States

Weather

92°F
Mostly Sunny
7 mph SW Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

7-Day Forecast

Official website of Bertie County

Official Website
  • Aulander
  • Kelford
  • Askewville
  • Roxobel
  • Powellsville
  • Windsor
  • Colerain

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Bertie County decreased by 13.73% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 21,282 - census
2011 20,858 -2.03% estimation process
2012 20,494 -1.78% estimation process
2013 20,326 -0.83% estimation process
2014 20,316 -0.05% estimation process
2015 20,162 -0.76% estimation process
2016 19,423 -3.8% estimation process
2017 19,263 -0.83% estimation process
2018 19,106 -0.82% estimation process
2019 18,947 -0.84% estimation process
2020 18,712 -1.26% estimation process
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People born in Bertie County (9)

People born in Bertie County, including politician Willie Blount, politician Locke Craig, politician David Stone, .

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