Perquimans County, North Carolina
Perquimans County: county in North Carolina, United States
About
Perquimans County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,453 and a population density of 16 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 13,667 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hertford. The county was created 354 years ago in 1671.
County Snapshot
Perquimans County at a glance
Perquimans County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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North Carolina counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
HertfordPopulation 2,143
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Perquimans County
| Population | 13,667 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| Area | 852 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 25% |
| Land as percent of area | 75% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.1772,-76.4077 |
| Altitude | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Capital | Hertford |
| Establishment | January 01, 1672 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 05:11:26 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 16 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.57% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Perquimans County is located at 36°10'38"N 76°24'28"W (36.1772000, -76.4076700). It has 5 neighbors: Chowan County, Gates County, Pasquotank County, Tyrrell County and Washington County.
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The largest city of Perquimans County is Hertford with a population of 2,143. Other cities include and Winfall population 620. See all Perquimans County cities & populated places.
Perquimans County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Perquimans County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hertford | 2,143 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Winfall | 620 | Human settlement in Perquimans County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Official website of Perquimans County
Official Website- Hertford
Demographics
The population of Perquimans County increased by 1.57% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,453 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,498 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,587 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,634 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,538 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,463 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,402 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,439 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,381 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,463 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,667 | 1.49% | estimation process |
People born in Perquimans County (5)
People born in Perquimans County, including politician Herbert H. Bateman, Maternal great-great grandfather of Lyndon B. Johnson George Washington Baines, politician Joseph Riddick, .
More notable people
- Samuel Swann (surveyor and politician in America) he was born in 01/01/1704
- William Skinner (American brigadier general) he was born in 25/12/1728
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 |