County profile · North Carolina
Bertie County, NC market data
How Bertie County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 17,086
- −3.6% since 2020
- Households
- 7,143
- Median household income
- $48,750
- +37.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $98,500
- Jobs located here
- 4,889
- Highest market score
- 73
- Insurance agencies, #372 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
Bertie County has an estimated 17,086 people and 7,143 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Bertie County declined 3.6%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Bertie County is $48,750, 40% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 37.2%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Bertie County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 136, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (56).
Of the business types scored in Bertie County, insurance agencies (73), auto repair and car care businesses (68) and restaurants and cafes (62) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #372 of 2,272 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (75% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Bertie County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Bertie County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 73 | #372 of 2,272 | 6 | 8.4 | $3.2M | 252 | 4 |
| Auto repair and car care | 68 | #411 of 2,401 | 14 | 19.6 | $487K | 181 | 4 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 62 | #656 of 2,405 | 35 | 49.0 | $640K | 172 | 12 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 60 | #726 of 2,405 | 21 | 29.4 | $1.1M | 161 | 4 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 60 | #727 of 2,394 | 15 | 21.0 | $450K | 295 | 5 |
| Auto repair shops | 57 | #831 of 2,378 | 8 | 11.2 | $852K | 192 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 52 | #980 of 2,200 | 5 | 7.0 | $1.1M | 122 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 47 | #1,306 of 2,385 | 13 | 18.2 | $415K | 195 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 39 | #1,668 of 2,339 | 10 | 14.0 | $539K | 125 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 34 | #1,806 of 2,402 | 13 | 18.2 | $3M | 87 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | 28 | #1,268 of 1,472 | 7 | 9.8 | $176K | 26 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 28 | #1,845 of 2,261 | 7 | 9.8 | $5.5M | 70 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 26 | #2,078 of 2,358 | 16 | 22.4 | $1.4M | 58 | 15 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.6 | $630K | 63 | 8 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.6 | $2.9M | 333 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.6 | $5.6M | 183 | 8 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.6 | $9.6M | 104 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.6 | $5.6M | 110 | 8 |
| Real estate | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.6 | Index only | 549 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.6 | Index only | 436 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $1.3M | 199 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $5.8M | 241 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $11.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $2.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $5.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $11.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $3.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $8.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $4.6M | Too few | 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $4.6M | Too few | 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $2.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $6.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $6.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $17.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $3.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $6.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $5.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $6.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $5.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 5 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Bertie County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $6.8M | $954 | 100 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $22.3M | $3,119 | 120 |
| Food away from home | $22.4M | $3,134 | 77 |
| Groceries | $38.5M | $5,391 | 85 |
| Personal care products and services | $5.4M | $755 | 75 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.5M | $353 | 61 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.9M | $552 | 56 |
| Medical and dental services | $6.8M | $946 | 73 |
| Pets | $5.3M | $748 | 82 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $11.7M | $1,640 | 80 |
| Vehicle insurance | $19M | $2,659 | 136 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $17.5M | $2,454 | 81 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $9.1M | $1,279 | 90 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $95.1M | $13,309 | 80 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Bertie County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 17,086−3.6% since 2020
- Households
- 7,143
- Median age
- 47.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 73%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 699 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 25
- Median household income
- $48,750+37.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $71,465
- Median home value
- $98,500
- Jobs located here
- 4,889
- Daytime population
- 15,340Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Bertie County, NC growing?
Population estimates put Bertie County at 17,086 people in 2025, down 3.6% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 7,143 households. Median household income rose 37.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Bertie County, NC spend?
Households in Bertie County spend about $95.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $38.5M on groceries and $22.4M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Bertie County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 136, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (56).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Bertie County, NC?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Bertie County are for insurance agencies (73), auto repair and car care businesses (68) and restaurants and cafes (62). Bertie County ranks #372 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Bertie County, NC compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Bertie County is $48,750 a year, 40% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 3.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $98,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Bertie County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (75% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 13 of the 56 business types have a score in Bertie County, each ranked against other counties.
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