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Northampton County, North Carolina Northampton County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 22,086. Its county seat is Jackson6. History The county was formed in 1741 from Bertie County. It was named for James Compton, 5th Earl of Northampton. In 1759 parts of Northampton County, Bertie County, and Chowan County were combined to form Hertford County. Law and government Northampton County is a member of the regional Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,426 km² (551 mi²). 1,389 km² (536 mi²) of it is land and 37 km² (14 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.57% water. Townships The county is divided into nine townships: Gaston, Jackson, Kirby, Oconeechee, Pleasant Hill, Rich Square, Roanoke, Seaboard, and Wiccacanee. Adjacent Counties Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 22,086 people, 8,691 households, and 5,953 families residing in the county. The population density is 16/km² (41/mi²). There are 10,455 housing units at an average density of 8/km² (20/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 39.09% White, 59.43% Black or African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. 0.73% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 8,691 households out of which 27.70% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.50% are married couples living together, 18.30% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.50% are non-families. 28.40% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.20% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.44 and the average family size is 2.99. In the county the population is spread out with 24.30% under the age of 18, 6.90% from 18 to 24, 26.50% from 25 to 44, 24.90% from 45 to 64, and 17.40% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 92.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.60 males. The median income for a household in the county is $26,652, and the median income for a family is $34,648. Males have a median income of $27,970 versus $21,183 for females. The per capita income for the county is $15,413. 21.30% of the population and 17.00% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 29.80% of those under the age of 18 and 21.50% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. Cities and towns External links
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