Perquimans County, North Carolina Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 90th-largest in North Carolina

The population of Perquimans County, North Carolina is 13,146 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 90th-largest county in North Carolina. The median household income is $61,224, the median home value is $211,600, and the median age is 50.5.

The population of Perquimans County has declined 0.1% since 2010 (13,480 → 13,460), a -0.01% annualized rate.

Perquimans County within North Carolina · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

13,146

Population

-0.01%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$61,224

Median Income

$211,600

Median Home Value

Perquimans County covers 247 sq mi of land at 53.2 people per square mile.

About Perquimans County, NC

Age is the most distinctive thing about Perquimans County: a median age of 50.5, older than the national median. Perquimans County is a county in North Carolina with a population of 13,146.

Median household income is $61,224, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 7.7%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $211,600, with typical rent around $1,061.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 20.4% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. About 6.6% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 35 minutes each way.

The age structure shapes everything downstream in Perquimans County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.

Perquimans County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Perquimans County had a population of 13,480 in 2010 and 13,460 in 2024, a -0.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 13,638 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: 0.00%.

Perquimans County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

13,460

Population (2024)

13,480

Population (2010)

13,638

Peak (2013)

0.00%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	13,480	-	-	estimate
2011	13,499	+19	+0.14%	estimate
2012	13,590	+91	+0.67%	estimate
2013	13,638	+48	+0.35%	estimate
2014	13,541	-97	-0.71%	estimate
2015	13,474	-67	-0.49%	estimate
2016	13,425	-49	-0.36%	estimate
2017	13,464	+39	+0.29%	estimate
2018	13,427	-37	-0.27%	estimate
2019	13,578	+151	+1.12%	estimate
2020	13,022	-556	-4.09%	estimate
2021	13,126	+104	+0.80%	estimate
2022	13,243	+117	+0.89%	estimate
2023	13,367	+124	+0.94%	estimate
2024	13,460	+93	+0.70%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	70.3%
Black or African American	21.8%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.2%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

50.5

Median Age

51.7%

Female

48.3%

Male

28.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.5%

5–9

6.1%

10–14

4.6%

15–19

5.9%

20–24

4.6%

25–34

8.2%

35–44

9.8%

45–54

11.7%

55–59

5.3%

60–64

10.9%

65–74

16.0%

75–84

8.9%

85+

3.5%

Children (under 15): 15.2% · Seniors (65+): 28.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$61,224$-8,680 vs state
Mean household income	$76,843
Per-capita income	$33,626
Poverty rate	7.7%-1.7% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.4%
Employment-to-population	45.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

19.0%

Education & health care

13.3%

Public administration

11.1%

Manufacturing

9.9%

Retail trade

8.1%

Construction

7.6%

Finance & real estate

5.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.0%

The largest employment sector in Perquimans County is professional & business services, accounting for 19.0% of workers.

How residents commute

0.2%

Drive alone

0.5%

Carpool

82.3%

Public transit

6.6%

Work from home

35.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$211,600$-47,800 vs state

Median home value

$1,061

Median rent

72.7%

Homeownership rate

6,918

Total housing units

80.7%

Occupied

19.3%

Vacant

27.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

89.8%

With health insurance

89.4%

With broadband internet

43.1%

Foreign-born

11.1%

Veterans (18+)

23.6%

With a disability

95.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

86.7%

High School+

20.4%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Perquimans County, North Carolina has a population of 13,146 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 90th-largest county in North Carolina. Population density is 53 people per square mile.

The population of Perquimans County has declined 0.1% since 2010 (13,480 → 13,460), a -0.01% annualized rate.

The median household income in Perquimans County, North Carolina is $61,224, with mean (average) household income of $76,843 and per-capita income of $33,626. 7.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Perquimans County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (70.3%), Black or African American (21.8%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Perquimans County, North Carolina is 50.5 years. Residents are 51.7% female and 48.3% male.

The median home value in Perquimans County is $211,600 and median monthly rent is $1,061. 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 6,918 total housing units, 19.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Perquimans County, North Carolina is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 19.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

Charlotte is among the largest cities associated with Perquimans County, North Carolina, with a population of 886,283.