Northampton County is located in northeastern North Carolina astride the state's Coastal Plain and Piedmont Regions. The county is located 90 miles northeast of Raleigh, the state capital, and 50 miles north of Rocky Mount, N.C. Bordered by Virginia on the north, the County lies 90 miles southwest of Norfolk, VA and is 200 miles south of Washington, DC.

POPULATION ( 2000 )

Northampton County 22,086

Municipalities

Conway	734
Garysburg	1,254
Gaston	973
Jackson	695
Lasker	103
Rich Square	931
Seaboard	695
Severn	263
Woodland	833

CLIMATE

A generally moderate climate prevails. The annual average temperature is 60 degrees with January temperatures averaging 40.5 degrees and July temperatures 75.8 degrees. Precipitation includes an average of 43 inches of rainfall a year and seven inches of snow.

PROPERTY TAXES (Year 2000 per $100.00)

Northampton County .88

Municipalities (per $100.00)

Conway	.40
Garysburg	.60
Gaston	.50
Jackson	.55
Lasker	.15
Rich Square	.53
Seaboard	.50
Severn	.37
Woodland	.55

ZONING STATUS

Municipalities

Conway	Yes
Garysburg	Yes
Gaston	Yes
Jackson	Yes
Lasker	Yes
Rich Square	Yes
Seaboard	Yes
Severn	Yes
Woodland	Yes

TRANSPORTATION

Roads: Northampton County is excellently situated with respect to highways. Interstate 95, the nation's major north-south thoroughfare on the eastern coast, bisects the county. Three U. S. primary routes cross Northampton: 158,258 and 301. In addition, there are six state primary routes providing ready access to destinations in all directions.

Rail: CSX Transportation, Inc. offers freight and piggyback service in the County along three main tracks.

Air: Commercial air service is available at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (90 miles) and Norfolk,VA International Airport (90 miles). Additionally, two Municipal airports serve Northampton County at Woodland and Roanoke Rapids. Each have a 4000 foot paved lighted runway with fuel available.

Ports: The deep-water port complex at Hampton Roads, VA, is located 90 miles northeast of Northampton County, with direct highway and rail linkage. The Chowan River (30 miles) supports bulk-shipping barge traffic via the Albemarle Sound and the Inter-coastal Waterway to ports in North Carolina and Virginia.

Bus: Commercial bus services are provided to Northampton County residents by Carolina Trailways and Greyhound.

Freight: Two local terminals and numerous regional carriers serve the Northampton County area.

Parcel: County wide parcel service is provided by United Parcel Service, Federal Express, Courier and others.

COMMUNICATIONS

Newspaper: News & Observer, a morning daily published in Raleigh, NC, Virginian Pilot & Ledger Star, a morning daily published in Norfolk, VA, Daily Herald, an afternoon daily published in Roanoke Rapids, NC, Roanoke Chowan News Herald, published three times a week located in Ahoskie, NC.

Radio: WBCG-FM and AM, is located on US Hwy 158 east of Conway. WZRU a Public Broadcasting Station is located in Roanoke Rapids, NC. The broadcasts of numerous other AM and FM stations in North Carolina and Virginia are received in Northampton County.

Television: ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS affiliate stations have broadcast coverage throughout the county. Cable TV is widely available in the county.

UTILITIES

Dominion North Carolina Power	Telephone No. (1-888 667-3000)
Roanoke Electric Membership Corp.	Telephone No. (252-539-2236)
North Carolina Natural Gas	Telephone No. (919-546-5696)
Sprint Telephone Company	Telephone No. (252-977-9011)
Public Works Dept.	Telephone No. (252-534-8011)
Waste Management (curb side pick-up)	Telephone No.(252-536-2011)

EDUCATION

Public:	Elementary (Grades K-6 six schools)
	Middle (Grades 7-8 two schools)
	Senior High (Grades 9-12 two schools)
	Annual Budget approximately 25 million dollars
	Approximate Enrollment 3,900 children
Private:	Northeast Academy (Grades K-12)
Charter:	Gaston
Colleges:	Chowan College in Murfreesboro, NC (4 year liberal arts)
	Roanoke Chowan Community College in Ahoskie, NC
	Halifax Community College in Weldon, NC
Universities:	(all located within 90 miles)
	University North Carolina
	North Carolina State University
	Duke University
	East Carolina University

WATERWAYS

Roanoke River - Located in Northampton County. Stripper Fishing. At its best. Also noted for Fly Fishing, Kayaking and Canoeing.

Meherrin River - Located in Northampton and Hertford Counties

Chowan River - Located in Hertford County 30 miles from Northampton County.

NATURAL RESOURCES

Commercial Forest land covers 195,000 acres. Dominant forest types are loblolly pine, oak, gum, cypress, hickory, and hardwood/pine.

Public and private supplies of water are obtained from wells. Large supplies of process water may be obtained from Roanoke or Meherrin rivers.

LOCAL ECONOMY

Agri-business accounts for approximately one-third of the local business. The market Value of farm products sold include peanuts at $19.7 million; cotton, $23 million; hogs, $22.7 million; poultry, $20.8 million; forestry products, $16.3 million; beef cattle, $1.5 million; tobacco, $800 thousand; and soy beans, $600 thousand. The total value including miscellaneous products is $108 million.

Principle types of industrial and commercial activity in the county are textile, apparel, lumber, chemical manufacturing, boat manufacturing, and agricultural processing.

INCOME AND EARNINGS

Per Capita Income, 1997:	$17,502
Percent Change in Per Capita Income 1990-1997:	44.40%
Per Capita Income as Percent of State PCI:	75.50%
Average Annual Earnings per job	$25,590
Manufacturing Annual Earnings per job:	$35,106

INDUSTRIAL EMPLOYERS

Georgia-Pacific Corporation
Purdue Farms
W.J. Wray Sheet Metal
International Paper
Resinall Corporation
Clary Lumber
Tarheel Casket Company
J.S.Sanfilippo & Son-Peanut Processors
Severn Peanut Company
Northampton Peanut Company
Fineline Manufacturing-Boat Manufacturers
Lowe's Home Improvement Regional Warehouse

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Northampton County is governed by five elected county commissioners and operates under the county manager form of government. The municipalities located in Northampton County are the Mayor and Board of Commissioners form of government.

	Government Unit	Telephone Number
	Northampton County	252-534-2221
	Conway	252-585-0488
	Garysburg	252-536-2167
	Gaston	252-537-1046
	Jackson	252-534-3811
	Lasker	252-539-4014
	Rich Square	252-539 2315
	Seaboard	252-589-5061
	Severn	252-585-0144
	Woodland	252-587-7161

RECREATION

Valley Pine Country Club (located in Lasker, NC Telephone No.252-539-4124)
Northampton County Recreation Department (Telephone No.252-534-1303)

HOME HEALTH CARE

Regional In-Home Health Care in Conway, NC Telephone No.252-585-3667
Northampton County Health Department Telephone No. 252-534-5841
Northampton County Home Health Agency Telephone No. 252-534-2911

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Capital Bank	Seaboard, NC	Telephone No. 252-589-2821
Capital Bank	Woodland, NC	Telephone No. 252-587-6200
Centura Bank	Jackson, NC	Telephone No. 252-534-8240
Centura Bank	Rich Square, NC	Telephone No. 252-539-3000
First Citizen's Bank	Conway, NC	Telephone No. 252-585-0304
Roanoke Valley Savings	Roanoke Rapids, NC	Telephone No. 252-537-6146

SHOPPING

Downtown Shopping in Conway, Jackson, Garysburg, Gaston, Lasker, Seaboard, Severn,Woodland, Rich Square.

ATTRACTIONS

Northampton Visitor's Center, Jackson
Lake Gaston
Northampton County Museum (Local history and genealogical research)
Northampton Memorial Library (Library services and genealogical research)
Historic Jackson Walking Tour
Roanoke River Rock Fishing
Hunting Lodges

HEALTH CARE

Halifax Memorial Hospital- Roanoke Rapids, NC (approximately 30 minutes)
Roanoke Chowan Hospital- Ahoskie, NC (approximately 30 minutes)
Northampton County Health Department located in Jackson.
Roanoke Amaranth Community Health Group located in Jackson.

Emergency and ambulance services are provided by the Northampton County Emergency Medical Service and various rescue squad units throughout the county.

SMALL BUSINESS CENTERS

Roanoke Chowan Community College
Halifax Community College

WORK ENVIROMENT

Northampton County Industrial Park located on Interstate 95. Strong aqri-business Community leading producers in cotton, and peanuts.

LICENSE

Drivers License - You are required to have a license in North Carolina. For information call DMV Main Office in Ahoskie on 252-332-5525

Marriage License Requirements: Under 21 years of age, a person must present Drivers License, Social Security Card or Number and Birth Certificate. Under 16 years of age a person must have their parents certification. If a person is divorced they must present their divorce decree signed by a Judge. If a person is a widow they must have spouses death certificate.

The cost of marriage license as of January 1, 2002, will be $50.00

You may purchase your marriage license from the Register of Deeds located in Jackson, telephone number 252-534-2511. Office hours 8:30AM to 5:00PM Monday thru Friday.

Fishing:	In State $15.00
	Out of State $30.00
Hunting:	In State $15.00
	Deer Stamp $10.00
	Out of State $40.00
	Deer Stamp $40.00

Hunting and Fishing License may be purchased from Wal Mart(s) in Ahoskie and Roanoke Rapids.

Business - No requirement for Northampton some Municipalities may require privilege permit. To obtain a business license you must contact Secretary of State Business License Information Office.
Telephone Number: 1-800-228-8433
Fax Number: 919-807-2167
E Mail: tbrown@soncc.com

CERTIFICATES

Birth - person must be born in Northampton County
Death - person must die in Northampton County

You may obtain these certificates from the Register of Deeds in Jackson, telephone number 252-534-2511, office hours 8:30AM to 5:00PM Monday thru Friday. A picture ID is required.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Must meet the following requirements:

• United States Citizen
• 18 years of age or older by date of next election
• Legal resident of county 30 days prior to the date of the next election
• A person convicted of a felony must have his citizenship rights restored

• Department of Motor Vehicles when applying for drivers license
• Department of Social Services
• Employment Security Commission
• If in the Armed Forces you may register by mail
• Public Library
• High Schools
• Northampton Chamber of Commerce