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 283 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% |
| Named for : | James Compton, 5th Earl of Northampton |
| Capital : | Jackson |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1741 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 13:35:55 (10th May 2024) |
| Density : | 13 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -15.77% (2010-2020) |
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.
Northampton County map
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The largest city of Northampton County is Garysburg with a population of 913. Other cities include, Rich Square population 834, Seaboard population 541, Severn population 238 and Lasker population 106. See all Northampton County cities & populated places.
Northampton County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Northampton County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Gaston | 1,022 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Garysburg | 913 | City in Northampton County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Rich Square | 834 | City in Northampton County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Conway | 721 | Town in North Carolina, USA |
| Woodland | 701 | Town in Northampton County, North Carolina, United States |
| Seaboard | 541 | Human settlement in Northampton County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Jackson | 452 | Town in North Carolina |
| Severn | 238 | Human settlement in Northampton County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Lasker | 106 | Human settlement in Northampton County, North Carolina, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Northampton County
Northampton County has 6 neighbours.
- Bertie County county in North Carolina, United States
- Hertford County county in North Carolina, United States
- Warren County county in North Carolina, United States
- Brunswick County county in Virginia, United States
- Greensville County county in Virginia, United States
- Southampton County county in Virginia, United States
- Jackson
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Northampton County decreased by 15.77% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 22,099 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,916 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 21,285 | -2.96% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,856 | -2.06% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,652 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,533 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,127 | -2.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 19,890 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 19,698 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,483 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,088 | -2.07% | 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, .
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Other places with the same name (3)
- 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 |
