The Town FilesNorthampton County, North Carolina
16,931 people. The median home is worth $114,500 (typical North Carolina town: $228,900) and the median household earns $50,086.
Towns in Northampton County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaston | 1,008 | $77,200 | $42,105 | 43.0 |
| Garysburg | 904 | $107,600 | $41,333 | 55.6 |
| Rich Square | 894 | $85,000 | $37,031 | 59.1 |
| Conway | 752 | $106,000 | $36,920 | 28.5 |
| Woodland | 557 | $112,500 | $37,750 | 51.5 |
| Seaboard | 542 | $91,500 | $25,776 | 44.1 |
People and housing
| Northampton County | Typical North Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $114,500 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $758 | $969 |
| Median household income | $50,086 | $60,458 |
| Median age | 52.0 | 41.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.9% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.1% | 14.3% |
Jobs and pay
4,859 jobs in 2024, average pay $49,460 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 278 storm events in Northampton County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Northampton County has been included in 25 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 |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4487: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).