Hertford is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.
The rate of college-level education in Hertford is quite a bit lower than the national average among all cities of 21.84%: just 10.62% of people here over 25 have a bachelor's degree or an advanced degree.
The per capita income in Hertford in 2018 was $27,163, which is middle income relative to North Carolina, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $108,652 for a family of four. However, Hertford contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Hertford is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Hertford home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Hertford residents report their race to be Black or African-American, followed by White. Important ancestries of people in Hertford include English, Irish, Italian, German, and French.
The most common language spoken in Hertford is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.
