Bertie County, North Carolina facts for kids
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Bertie County
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Bertie County Courthouse in Windsor
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Country | United States |
State | North Carolina |
Founded | 1739 |
Named for | James and/or Henry Bertie |
Seat | Windsor |
Largest town | Windsor |
Area | |
• Total | 741 sq mi (1,920 km2) |
• Land | 699 sq mi (1,810 km2) |
• Water | 42 sq mi (110 km2) 5.7%% |
Population | |
• Estimate
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17,505 |
• Density | 30.4/sq mi (11.7/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Congressional district | 1st |
Bertie County ( BUR-tee, with both syllables stressed) is a county located in the northeast area of the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 17,934. Its county seat is Windsor. The county was created in 1722 as Bertie Precinct and gained county status in 1739.
The Sans Souci Ferry, providing access across the Cashie River, is the county's only ferry.
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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.
Adjacent counties
- Hertford County — north
- Chowan County — east
- Washington County — southeast
- Martin County — southwest
- Halifax County — west
- Northampton County — northwest
National protected area
Major highways
- US 13
- US 17
- NC 11
- NC 42
- NC 45
- NC 305
- NC 308
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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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% | |
2020 | 17,934 | −15.7% | |
2021 (est.) | 17,505 | −17.7% | |
U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2013 |
2020 census
Race | Number | Percentage |
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White (non-Hispanic) | 6,298 | 35.12% |
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 10,674 | 59.52% |
Native American | 57 | 0.32% |
Asian | 63 | 0.35% |
Other/Mixed | 512 | 2.85% |
Hispanic or Latino | 330 | 1.84% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 17,934 people, 7,909 households, and 4,733 families residing in the county.
2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 21,282 people living 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).
Communities
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.
† county seat
Rank | City/Town/etc. | Municipal type | Population (2010 Census) |
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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 |
Education
- Bertie High School
- Lawrence Academy
- Bethel Christian Academy
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Bertie para niños