Northampton County Map, North Carolina, USA

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Map of Northampton County - Northampton County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Northampton County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Northampton County located in the map, major cities in Northampton county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Northampton County, North Carolina

About Northampton County, North Carolina

Northampton County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It's county seat is Jackson. As per 2020 census, the population of Northampton County is 17129 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 551 sq mi (1,427 km2). Northampton County was established on 1741.

Facts about Northampton County, North Carolina

CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
RegionCoastal Plain / Northeastern North Carolina
County SeatJackson
Named AfterJames Compton, 5th Earl of Northampton
Established1741
Coordinates~36.42° N, 77.42° W
Total Area~550.56 sq mi
Land Area~536.70 sq mi
Water Area~13.86 sq mi (≈2.52%)
Population (2020)~17,471
Estimated Population (2024)~16,580
Population Density~32 per sq mi
Major CommunitiesJackson, Gaston, Rich Square, Seaboard, Garysburg, Conway, Severn, Woodland
Main IndustriesAgriculture (peanuts, cotton, broilers, hogs), Manufacturing, Services
Major RoadsInterstate 95, U.S. Highway 158, U.S. Highway 301, NC Highways
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00)
Known ForRoanoke River & Rapids areas, rural heritage, historic districts & sites
Websitehttps://www.northamptonnc.com

Top Attractions in Northampton County, North Carolina

  • Roanoke River – Boating and fishing.
  • Jackson Historic District – Historic homes and streets.
  • Northampton County Courthouse – Historic landmark.
  • Rich Square Downtown – Shops and dining.
  • Hicks Park – Recreation and picnic areas.
  • Littleton Waterfront – River views and trails.
  • Seaboard Historic District – Early 20th-century architecture.
  • Gum Swamp Game Land – Wildlife viewing and hiking.
  • Lake Gaston Access Points – Fishing and boating.
  • Northampton County Museum – Local history exhibits.

Cities & Towns in Northampton County, North Carolina

Jackson, Seaboard, Gaston, Conway, Rich Square, Woodland, Lasker