Hertford
Town in Perquimans County, North Carolina
Hertford is a town in Perquimans County, North Carolina, with 1,934 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Winfall, 2.5 miles N.
- 1,934residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 2.9 sq miland area · 7.4 km²
- 676 / sq mipopulation density
- 27985ZIP code
About Hertford
Hertford is a town and the county seat of Perquimans County, North Carolina, United States. The current population of Hertford, North Carolina is 1,912 based on the 2020 census. The US Census estimates the 2021 population at 1,925. Hertford is located in North Carolina's Inner Banks region and is part of both the Elizabeth City Micropolitan Statistical Area and the Hampton Roads region. It is named after the county town of Hertford, England.
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Living in Hertford
- Median household income
- $40,250
- Median home value
- $176,500
- Median rent
- $613/mo
- Median age
- 52
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Hertford had 1,934 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,934 |
|---|---|
| Density | 676 per sq mi (261 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hertford at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Perquimans County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,934 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.86 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1768° N, 76.4666° W |
| ZIP code | 27985 |
| Official website | townofhertfordnc.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3730900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hertford
- Winfall2.5 mi N
- Edenton11.0 mi SW
- Cape Colony12.8 mi SW
- Arrowhead Beach13.6 mi W
- Chowan Beach13.9 mi W
- Elizabeth City15.1 mi NE
- Colerain16.8 mi W
- Camden19.5 mi NE
- South Mills19.6 mi N
- Harrellsville20.1 mi NW
- Sunbury20.4 mi NW
- Creswell21.4 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Hertford
What county is Hertford in?
Hertford is in Perquimans County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Hertford, NC?
1,934 people lived in Hertford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hertford, NC?
The ZIP code of Hertford is 27985.
What is the elevation of Hertford?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hertford?
Winfall (2.5 mi), Edenton (11.0 mi), Cape Colony (12.8 mi), Arrowhead Beach (13.6 mi), Chowan Beach (13.9 mi).
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