Bertie County, North Carolina

County in the United States

Bertie County, North Carolina
Manor House of Hope Plantation near Windsor.
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Founded	1739
Named for	James and/or Henry Bertie
Seat	Windsor
Largest town	Windsor
Area
• Total	741 sq mi (1,919 km2)
• Land	699 sq mi (1,810 km2)
• Water	42 sq mi (109 km2), 5.7%
Population
• (2015)	20,199
• Density	30/sq mi (10/km2)
Congressional district	1st
Time zone	Eastern: UTC−5/−4
Website	www.co.bertie.nc.us

Bertie County is a county located in the northeast area of the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2015 census, the population was 20,199.^[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, providing access across the Cashie River is the county's only ferry.

Contents

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  1 History
  


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  2 Geography
  
  
  
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    2.1 Adjacent Counties
    
  
  
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    2.2 National protected area
    
  
  
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    2.3 Major highways
    
  
  
  
  


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  3 Demographics
  


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  4 Law and government
  


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  5 Education
  


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  6 Communities
  
  
  
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    6.1 Towns
    
  
  
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    6.2 Townships
    
  
  
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    6.3 Unincorporated communities
    
  
  
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    6.4 Population ranking
    
  
  
  
  


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  7 See also
  


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  8 References
  


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  9 External links
  

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. As population of settlers increased, in 1741 parts of Bertie County were organized as Edgecombe County and Northampton County. Finally, in 1759 parts of Bertie, Chowan, and Northampton counties were combined to form Hertford County. Bertie's boundaries have remained the same since then.

This mostly rural county depended on the agricultural economy well into the 20th century. In the colonial and antebellum eras, tobacco and cotton were the chief commodity crops, worked by enslaved African Americans. After the Civil War, agriculture continued to be important to the county. In the 21st century, developers have referred to it as being within the Inner Banks region, which is increasingly attracting retirees and buyers of second homes, because of its beaches and lovely landscapes.

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

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  Hertford County, North Carolina - north


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  Chowan County, North Carolina - east


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  Washington County, North Carolina - southeast


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  Martin County, North Carolina - south


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  Halifax County, North Carolina - west


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  Northampton County, North Carolina - northwest

National protected area

• Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge

Major highways

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  Future I-87
  


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  US 13
  


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  US 13 Bus.
  


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  US 17
  


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  US 17 Byp.
  


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  NC 11
  


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  NC 42
  


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  NC 45
  


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  NC 305
  


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  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. 2016	19,854	[5]	−6.7%
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 62.34% Black or African American, 36.30% White, 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. The County Sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer.

Presidential elections results

Presidential elections results^[11]

Year	Republican	Democratic	Third parties
2016	37.0% 3,456	61.8% 5,778	1.2% 113
2012	33.5% 3,387	66.1% 6,695	0.4% 41
2008	34.6% 3,376	65.2% 6,365	0.2% 22
2004	38.1% 3,057	61.5% 4,938	0.5% 37
2000	34.7% 2,488	64.9% 4,660	0.4% 28
1996	27.8% 1,745	67.0% 4,202	5.2% 324
1992	26.0% 1,756	65.0% 4,382	9.0% 605
1988	36.2% 2,145	63.6% 3,762	0.2% 12
1984	41.9% 2,879	57.5% 3,953	0.6% 38
1980	30.1% 1,695	68.6% 3,863	1.3% 74
1976	24.4% 1,332	75.3% 4,117	0.4% 21
1972	60.5% 2,874	38.3% 1,819	1.1% 54
1968	11.4% 811	45.0% 3,207	43.6% 3,108
1964	21.8% 931	78.2% 3,332
1960	13.6% 577	86.5% 3,682
1956	12.2% 469	87.8% 3,373
1952	9.7% 384	90.3% 3,557
1948	2.7% 85	95.7% 3,034	1.6% 51
1944	3.8% 124	96.2% 3,142
1940	2.9% 98	97.1% 3,287
1936	2.9% 115	97.1% 3,828
1932	2.0% 65	97.8% 3,154	0.2% 5
1928	15.8% 374	84.3% 2,000
1924	8.2% 159	91.6% 1,785	0.3% 5
1920	10.3% 212	89.7% 1,840
1916	7.4% 116	92.6% 1,461
1912	2.6% 43	93.8% 1,571	3.6% 61

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


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  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.^[12]

† 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

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External links

• Official website


• Historic Hope Plantation


• 
  If You Build It on IMDb —a documentary film about an education project in Bertie County

Places adjacent to Bertie County, North Carolina
Northampton County Hertford County Halifax County Bertie County, North Carolina Chowan County Martin County Washington County

v t e Municipalities and communities of Bertie County, North Carolina, United States
County seat: Windsor
Towns	Askewville Aulander Colerain Kelford Lewiston Woodville Powellsville Roxobel Windsor
Unincorporated communities	Grabtown Merry Hill Quitsna Republican

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