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Northampton County Schools
Northampton County Schools is a unified school district in North Carolina with a community population of 16,931. The median household income is $50,086 and the median age is 52.0.
16,931
Population
32
People / sq mi
$50,086
Median Income
52.0
Median Age
Northampton County Schools covers 537 sq mi of land at 31.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 40.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 26.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$50,086
Median Household Income
$32,746
Per Capita Income
15.7%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$114,500
Median Home Value
$758
Median Rent
74.6%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
85.1%
High School+
17.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Northampton County Schools serves a community with a population of 16,931 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in North Carolina.
The median household income in Northampton County Schools is $50,086, with a per capita income of $32,746. The poverty rate is 15.7%.
Northampton County Schools is 40.0% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 26.9% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Northampton County Schools, 85.1% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Northampton County Schools is $114,500, with a median rent of $758. The homeownership rate is 74.6%.
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Data for Northampton County Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3703420).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.