The Town FilesHertford County, North Carolina
19,908 people. The median home is worth $119,200 (typical North Carolina town: $228,900) and the median household earns $45,537.
Towns in Hertford County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahoskie | 4,891 | $143,200 | $40,987 | 37.2 |
| Murfreesboro | 2,619 | $158,600 | $39,914 | 25.7 |
People and housing
| Hertford County | Typical North Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $119,200 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $844 | $969 |
| Median household income | $45,537 | $60,458 |
| Median age | 42.6 | 41.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.6% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.9% | 14.3% |
Jobs and pay
8,625 jobs in 2024, average pay $48,251 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 223 storm events in Hertford County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Hertford County has been included in 28 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| March 3, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4588: Tropical Storm Eta |
| October 14, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4568: Hurricane Isaias |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).