Southampton County, Virginia
Southampton County is home to 17,964 people. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Virginia rate (9.9%). The median household income is $70,795.
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| Measure | Value | Virginia | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,964 | 8,705,170 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $70,795 | $93,170 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 8.7% | 9.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 9.0% | 12.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 4.9% | 6.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.1% | 42.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $216,200 | $383,700 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $930 | $1,579 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 46.1% | 48.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.9% | 13.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 47.3 years | 39.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Gates County, North Carolina
- Hertford County, North Carolina
- Northampton County, North Carolina
- Greensville County
- Isle of Wight County
- Surry County
- Sussex County
- Franklin County
- Suffolk County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.