COUNTY · NC
Northampton County, North Carolina
Northampton County is a county in North Carolina with FIPS code 37131 and an estimated population of 16,715 (Census 2023), 86th largest of 100 in the state.
County facts
- Name
- Northampton County
- State
- North Carolina
- Type
- county
- FIPS code
- 37131
- State FIPS
- 37
- Population (2023)
- 16,715
- Change since 2020
- -4.1%
- State rank
- 86 of 100
Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.
Other counties in North Carolina
Questions
What is the FIPS code for Northampton County?
Northampton County, North Carolina has the five-digit FIPS code 37131: 37 for the state and 131 for the county.
What state is Northampton County in?
Northampton County is in North Carolina.
How do I know if an address is in this county?
Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.