Hertford County, North Carolina
Hertford County: county in North Carolina, United States
About
Hertford County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 24,669 and a population density of 26 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 23,108 inhabitants. Its county seat is Winton. The county was created 267 years ago in 1758.
County Snapshot
Hertford County at a glance
Hertford County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
6
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
North Carolina counties
100
Open related pagesLargest city
AhoskiePopulation 4,688
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Hertford County
| Population | 23,108 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| Different from | Haskell County, Haskell County |
| Area | 933 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2% |
| Land as percent of area | 98% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.3586,-76.9807 |
| Named for | Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford |
| Altitude | 49 feet / 15 meters |
| Capital | Winton |
| Establishment | January 01, 1759 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 00:46:55 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 25 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.76% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Hertford County is located at 36°21'31"N 76°58'50"W (36.3586300, -76.9806600). It has 5 neighbors: Bertie County, Chowan County, Gates County, Northampton County and Southampton County.
Hertford County map
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The largest city of Hertford County is Ahoskie with a population of 4,688. Other cities include, Murfreesboro population 2,868, Winton population 712, Cofield population 363 and Como population 82. See all Hertford County cities & populated places.
Hertford County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hertford County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ahoskie | 4,688 | Town |
| Murfreesboro | 2,868 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Winton | 712 | City in North Carolina |
| Cofield | 363 | Human settlement in Hertford County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Harrellsville | 95 | Township in Hertford County, North Carolina |
| Como | 82 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
Weather
Rain showers likely after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. West wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Hertford County
Official Website- Winton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Hertford County decreased by 6.76% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24,669 | - | census |
| 2011 | 24,718 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 24,600 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 24,575 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 24,582 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 24,373 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 24,209 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 23,923 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 23,878 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 23,677 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 23,108 | -2.46% | estimation process |
People born in Hertford County (5)
People born in Hertford County, including politician Charles Aurelius Smith, firearm designer Richard Jordan Gatling, politician Jesse Johnson Yeates, .
More notable people
- William H. Murfree (American politician) he was born in 02/10/1781
- Simmons Jones Baker (American politician) he was born in 15/02/1775
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| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County | 1,132,271 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Mecklenburg County | 1,128,945 | County in North Carolina, United States |
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| Guilford County | 540,521 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Raleigh | 474,414 | The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education. |
| Forsyth County | 383,843 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| West Raleigh | 338,759 | A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina. |
| Cumberland County | 336,364 | County in Maine, United States |
| Durham County | 327,306 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Greensboro | 297,878 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area. |
| Durham | 285,897 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. |
| Buncombe County | 263,477 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Winston-Salem | 248,112 | The fifth most populous city in North Carolina. |
| Union County | 244,562 | County in North Carolina, United States |
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