Perquimans County, North Carolina

Perquimans County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2010, 13,453 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Hertford.[2]

Perquimans County
U.S. 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°11′N 76°25′W
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1739
Named forThe Perquimans Indians, an Algonquian people
SeatHertford
Largest townHertford
Area
 • Total329 sq mi (850 km2)
 • Land247 sq mi (640 km2)
 • Water82 sq mi (210 km2)  25%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2018)
13,422
 • Density54/sq mi (21/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.co.perquimans.nc.us

References
  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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