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Hertford, North Carolina
Town · Population 1,992 · #256 in North Carolina
About Hertford
Set in the northeastern part of North Carolina, Hertford is a small town, home to 1,992 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Hertford holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.86 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 697 residents per square mile.
📰 Hertford News Today
- View Michael West's Obituary and express your condolences Legacy obituary · Aug 16
- NC private prison in Hertford County set to become ICE detention center under 5-year contract CBS 17 · Jul 29
- Hertford County man killed in shooting during family dispute 13newsnow.com · Aug 11
- How many people live in Hertford County, NC? USAFacts · Apr 6
- New $875M steel manufacturing facility ‘a defining moment’ for Hertford County WAVY.com · Feb 26
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Hertford Unique
- The only place in America named Hertford — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern North Carolina, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of North Carolina — one of 776 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Hertford
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Hertford
- Brew 2 Rescue (café)
- Captain Bob's BBQ & Seafood — barbecue
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Perquimans County History Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hertford
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Hertford
- Hertford Grammar
- Perquimans County High
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNorth Carolina
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,992
Rank in state#256 of 549
Land area2.86 sq mi
Density697/sq mi
Coordinates36.1769, -76.4665