Northampton County, North Carolina
Northampton County: county in North Carolina, United States.
About
Northampton County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 22,099 and a population density of 15 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 19,088 inhabitants. Its county seat is Jackson. The county was created 285 years ago in 1740.
Quick Facts about Northampton County
| Population | 19,088 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| Different from | Northampton County, Northampton County |
| Area | 1426 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 97.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.4177,-77.3967 |
| Named for | James Compton, 5th Earl of Northampton |
| Capital | Jackson |
| Establishment | January 01, 1741 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 09:29:08 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 13 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -13.63% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 72℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Northampton County is located at 36°25'4"N 77°23'48"W (36.4176600, -77.3967400). It has 6 neighbors: Bertie County, Hertford County, Warren County, Brunswick County, Greensville County and Southampton County.
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Northampton County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Northampton County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
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Weather
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Northampton County
Official Website- Jackson
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Northampton County decreased by 13.63% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22,099 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,916 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 21,285 | -2.88% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,856 | -2.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,652 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,533 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,127 | -1.98% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 19,890 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 19,698 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,483 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,088 | -2.03% | estimation process |
People born in Northampton County (3)
People born in Northampton County, including Confederate general Daniel Govan, Alleged largest man in history Mills Darden, writer George Moses Horton, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (2)
- Northampton County, Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States. with a population of 305,892 people.
- Northampton County, Virginia county in Virginia, United States of America. with a population of 11,673 people.
North Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
| 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 |
| Charlotte | 900,350 | The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area. |
| 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 |
| New Hanover County | 236,613 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Gaston County | 226,568 | County in North Carolina, United States |