Perquimans County, North Carolina

Perquimans County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2020, 13,005 people lived there.[2] Its county seat is Hertford.[3]

Perquimans County
Perquimans County Courthouse in Hertford
Perquimans County Courthouse in Hertford
Map of North Carolina highlighting Perquimans County
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°10′51″N 76°24′12″W
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1668
Named forYeopim word meaning “The land of beautiful women”[1]
SeatHertford
Largest communityHertford
Area
  Total328.93 sq mi (851.9 km2)
  Land247.17 sq mi (640.2 km2)
  Water81.76 sq mi (211.8 km2)  24.86%
Population
 (2020)
  Total13,005
  Density52.62/sq mi (20.32/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.perquimanscountync.gov

References

  1. "Perquimans County, North Carolina". www.carolana.com. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  2. "QuickFacts: Perquimans County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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