28-565: Harrellsville is a town in Hertford County , North Carolina , United States. The population was 106 at the 2010 census . Harrellsville is located in southeastern Hertford County. North Carolina Highway 45 runs through the town, leading northwest 11 miles (18 km) to Winton , the county seat , and south 7 miles (11 km) to Colerain . According to the United States Census Bureau , Harrellsville has
56-828: A household in the county was $ 26,422, and the median income for a family was $ 32,002. Males had a median income of $ 26,730 versus $ 20,144 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 15,641. About 15.90% of families and 18.30% of the population were below the poverty line , including 21.30% of those under age 18 and 21.00% of those age 65 or over. Hertford County is a member of the Mid-East Commission regional council of governments. As of October 2022, 66 percent of registered voters in Hertford County are Democrats—the highest Democratic registration rate statewide—while Republicans have their lowest county registration rate. Rivers Correctional Institution ,
84-796: A lumber-processing facility in Ahoskie . These industries, combined with a typical range of local retail, restaurant and service businesses, combine to give Hertford County one of the lowest unemployment rates in Northeastern North Carolina . The larger area has historically lagged behind the rest of the state in terms of economic development. Hertford County Public Schools has seven schools ranging from pre-kindergarten to twelfth grade . These include three high schools (the main high school being Hertford County High School ), one middle school , and three elementary schools . The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction rated
112-547: A non-commercial, Contemporary Christian Music radio station which also broadcasts programming from the American Family Radio network, is located in Ahoskie. Bertie County, North Carolina Bertie County ( / ˌ b ɜːr ˈ t iː / bur- TEE ) 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
140-687: A private prison operated by the GEO Group which operates under contract from the Federal Bureau of Prisons and houses many felons who committed crimes in Washington, DC, is 1 mile (1.6 km) from Winton . Several large employers are located in Hertford County, including a privately run federal prison , Chowan University , a Nucor steel mill, several Perdue poultry processing facilities, an aluminum extrusion facility in Winton , and
168-534: A total area of 0.29 square miles (0.75 km), all land. As of the census of 2000, there were 102 people, 47 households, and 36 families residing in the town. The population density was 307.3 inhabitants per square mile (118.6/km). There were 50 housing units at an average density of 150.6 per square mile (58.1/km). The racial makeup of the town was 71.49% White , 21.51% African American , 0.00% Native American , 0.00% Asian , 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 0.00% of
196-677: Is Windsor . The county was created in 1722 as Bertie Precinct and gained county status in 1739. 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
224-555: Is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina . As of the 2020 census , the population was 21,552. Its county seat is Winton . It is classified within the region known in the 21st century as the Inner Banks . Hertford County is home of the Meherrin Indian Tribe , descendants of indigenous people who had inhabited the region for many centuries. After decades of encroachment by English colonists,
252-567: Is recognized by the state and is seeking Federal recognition. The Meherrin have an annual Pow Wow at the end of October. The county was formed in 1759 from parts of Bertie County , Chowan County , and Northampton County . It was named for Francis Seymour-Conway , Marquess of Hertford. The county court convened at Cotton's Ferry until the town of Winton was incorporated and designated the seat of government in 1766. In 1779, parts of Hertford County were combined with parts of Chowan County and Perquimans County to form Gates County . According to
280-419: The U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 360.40 square miles (933.4 km ), of which 353.16 square miles (914.7 km ) is land and 7.24 square miles (18.8 km ) (2.01%) is water. As of the 2020 census , there were 21,552 people, 8,845 households, and 5,419 families residing in the county. At the 2010 census , there were 24,669 people, 8,953 households, and 6,240 families residing in
308-432: The U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 741.31 square miles (1,920.0 km ), of which 699.18 square miles (1,810.9 km ) is land and 42.13 square miles (109.1 km ) (5.61%) is water. As of the 2020 census , there were 17,934 people, 7,909 households, and 4,733 families residing in the county. As of the 2020 census, Bertie County had the highest proportion of black residents among all counties in
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#1732787374963336-601: The Tribe moved south from Virginia, where they settled in 1706 on a reservation abandoned by the Chowanoke . This six-square-mile reservation was at Parker's Ferry near the mouth of the Meherrin River . It was confirmed by a treaty of 1726. However, they were not able to keep the reservation lands. The Tribe today has approximately 900 enrolled members, most living within 10–15 miles of the former reservation. The tribe
364-434: 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
392-429: 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
420-467: 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
448-526: The agricultural economy well into the 20th century. In the colonial and antebellum eras, tobacco and cotton were the chief commodity crops, worked by Indian and African slaves. 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 landscapes. According to
476-689: The county school system as "low-performing" for the 2021–2022 school year. Hertford County is served by the Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald newspaper. There are five radio stations in Hertford County: WDLZ FM 98.3, an Adult Contemporary radio station and WWDR AM 1080, an Adult Urban Contemporary radio station, are located in Murfreesboro. WQDK FM 99.3, a Country Music radio station and WRCS AM 970, an Urban Gospel radio station, are located in Ahoskie. WBKU FM 91.7,
504-452: The county vote. Public schools in the county are managed by Bertie County Schools . Notable schools in Bertie county include Bertie High School , Lawrence Academy , and Bethel Assembly Christian Academy . The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction rated the county school system as "low-performing" for the 2021–2022 school year. The population ranking of the following table
532-563: 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. Bertie County is a member of the Mid-East Commission regional council of governments. The County Sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer. The 2024 presidential election marked the strongest showing for a Republican candidate in Bertie County since 1984 , with Donald Trump winning nearly 42 percent of
560-407: The county. The population density was 64 people per square mile (25 people/km ). There were 9,724 housing units at an average density of 28 units per square mile (11 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 60.5% Black or African American , 35.6% White , 1.1% Native American , 0.5% Asian , 0.0% Pacific Islander , 0.8% from other races , and 1.0% from two or more races. 1.4% of
588-488: The median income for a family was $ 31,500. Males had a median income of $ 30,833 versus $ 30,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 17,051. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line . The town of Harrellsville was founded in the 1820s by the Harrell families. A post office was established in 1827, and Abner Harrell became the postmaster in 1833. Originally known as Bethel ,
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#1732787374963616-430: The population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 47 households, out of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.3% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
644-442: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 8,953 households, out of which 30.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.80% were married couples living together, 19.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.30% were non-families. 26.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
672-412: The state. At the 2010 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). At the 2000 census , there were 19,773 people, 7,743 households, and 5,427 families living in the county. The population density
700-499: The town was changed to Harrellsville in the 1860s out of respect for Abner Harrell. Originally, Abner Harrell's house, one of the largest buildings in the town, remained standing until circa 2000, when the land it stood on was purchased and the house torn down. The Harrellsville Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. Hertford County, North Carolina Hertford County
728-414: Was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.49. In the town, the population was spread out, with 19.6% under the age of 18, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 23.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males. The median income for a household in the town was $ 32,000, and
756-400: Was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.99. In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.30% under the age of 18, 7.80% from 18 to 24, 26.30% from 25 to 44, 24.80% from 45 to 64, and 15.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 85.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.50 males. The median income for
784-501: Was 28 people per square mile (11 people/km ). There were 9,050 housing units at an average density of 13 units per square mile (5.0 units/km ). 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
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