Bertie County, North Carolina

Bertie County, North Carolina
Location in the U.S. state of North Carolina
North Carolina's location in the U.S.
Founded	1739
Named for	James and/or Henry Bertie
Seat	Windsor
Largest town	Windsor
Area
• Total	741 sq mi (1,919 km^2)
• Land	699 sq mi (1,810 km^2)
• Water	42 sq mi (109 km^2), 5.7%
Population
• (2010)	21,282
• Density	30/sq mi (12/km²)
Congressional district	1st
Time zone	Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website	www.co.bertie.nc.us

Bertie County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,282.^[1] Its county seat is Windsor.^[2] The county was created in 1722 as Bertie Precinct and gained county status in 1739.^[3]

The Sans Souci Ferry is the county's only ferry.

History

The county was formed as Bertie Precinct in 1722 from the part of Chowan Precinct of Albemarle County lying west of the Chowan River. It was named for James Bertie, his brother Henry Bertie, or perhaps both, each having been one of the Lords Proprietors of Carolina.

In 1729 parts of Bertie Precinct, Chowan Precinct, Currituck Precinct, and Pasquotank Precinct of Albemarle County were combined to form Tyrrell Precinct. With the abolition of Albemarle County in 1739, all of its constituent precincts became separate counties. In 1741 parts of Bertie County became Edgecombe County and Northampton County. Finally, in 1759 parts of Bertie County, Chowan County, and Northampton County were combined to form Hertford County, and Bertie was reduced to its present size.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 741 square miles (1,920 km²), of which 699 square miles (1,810 km²) is land and 42 square miles (110 km²) (5.7%) is water.^[4]

Adjacent counties

• Hertford County — north
• Chowan County — east
• Washington County — southeast
• Martin County — southwest
• Halifax County — west
• Northampton County — northwest

National protected area

• Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge

Major highways

• US 13
• US 17
• NC 11
• NC 42
• NC 45
• NC 305
• NC 308

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1790	12,462		—
1800	11,249		−9.7%
1810	11,218		−0.3%
1820	10,805		−3.7%
1830	12,262		13.5%
1840	12,175		−0.7%
1850	12,851		5.6%
1860	14,310		11.4%
1870	12,950		−9.5%
1880	16,399		26.6%
1890	19,176		16.9%
1900	20,538		7.1%
1910	23,039		12.2%
1920	23,993		4.1%
1930	25,844		7.7%
1940	26,201		1.4%
1950	26,439		0.9%
1960	24,350		−7.9%
1970	20,528		−15.7%
1980	21,024		2.4%
1990	20,388		−3.0%
2000	19,773		−3.0%
2010	21,282		7.6%
Est. 2015	20,199	[5]	−5.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[6] 1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8] 1990-2000[9] 2010-2013[1]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 21,282 people residing in the county. 62.5% were Black or African American, 35.2% White, 0.5% Asian, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% of some other race and 0.9% of two or more races. 1.3% were Hispanic or Latino (of any race).

As of the census^[10] of 2000, there were 19,773 people, 7,743 households, and 5,427 families residing in the county. The population density was 28 people per square mile (11/km²). There were 9,050 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 36.30% White, 62.34% Black or African American, 0.44% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, 0.48% from two or more races. 0.99% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 7,743 households out of which 29.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.00% were married couples living together, 20.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.90% were non-families. 27.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the county the population was spread out with 26.10% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 26.40% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 16.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 87.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $25,177, and the median income for a family was $30,186. Males had a median income of $26,866 versus $18,318 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,096. About 19.30% of families and 26% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.70% of those under age 18 and 28.30% of those age 65 or over.

Law and government

Bertie County is a member of the Mid-East Commission regional council of governments.

Education

• Bertie High School
• Lawrence Academy
• Bethel Christian Academy

Communities

Map of Bertie County, North Carolina with municipal and township labels

Towns

• Askewville
• Aulander
• Colerain
• Kelford
• Lewiston Woodville
• Powellsville
• Roxobel
• Windsor (county seat)

Townships

• Colerain
• Indian Woods
• Merry Hill
• Mitchells
• Roxobel
• Snakebite
• Whites
• Windsor
• Woodville

Unincorporated communities

• Baker Town
• Elm Grove
• Gatlinsville
• Greens Cross
• Hexlena
• Merry Hill
• Perrytown
• Pine Ridge
• Rosemead
• Sans Souci
• Spring Branch
• Todds Cross
• Trap, Woodard
• Whites Cross

Population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Bertie County.^[11]

† county seat

Rank	City/Town/etc.	Municipal type	Population (2010 Census)
1	† Windsor	Town	3,630
2	Aulander	Town	895
3	Lewiston Woodville	Town	549
4	Powellsville	Town	276
5	Kelford	Town	251
6	Askewville	Town	241
7	Roxobel	Town	240
8	Colerain	Town	204

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Bertie County, North Carolina
• Cashie River

References

1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
3. "North Carolina: Individual County Chronologies". North Carolina Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2009. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
4. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved January 12, 2015.
5. "County Totals Dataset: Population, Population Change and Estimated Components of Population Change: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
6. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved January 12, 2015.
7. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved January 12, 2015.
8. Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 12, 2015.
9. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved January 12, 2015.
10. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
11. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-12-21. Retrieved 2016-02-13.

External links

• Official website
• Historic Hope Plantation
• If You Build It at the Internet Movie Database—a documentary film about an education project in Bertie County

Coordinates: 36°04′N 76°58′W / 36.06°N 76.96°W