The Town FilesBertie County, North Carolina
17,170 people. The median home is worth $98,500 (typical North Carolina town: $228,900) and the median household earns $48,750.
Towns in Bertie County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor | 3,582 | $102,700 | $40,714 | 42.1 |
People and housing
| Bertie County | Typical North Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $98,500 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $839 | $969 |
| Median household income | $48,750 | $60,458 |
| Median age | 46.6 | 41.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.0% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.1% | 14.3% |
Jobs and pay
5,174 jobs in 2024, average pay $44,841 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 243 storm events in Bertie County from 1996 to 2026, with 15 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Bertie County has been included in 28 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| October 14, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4568: Hurricane Isaias |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).