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Northampton County

Virginia · 11,879 residents (2025 est.) · 211.712 sq mi
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Northampton County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,632. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $316,200. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 34% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 131%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,059
−8%since 2000
from 13,093 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
57 / sq mi
−10%since 2009
from 63 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
52.5
+24%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:11,879 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
12K12K13K13K14K1990201020202024Northampton County
202412K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54%(477)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.8%(697)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.7%(684)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.3%(515)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.3%(521)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.5%(1,140)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.5%(1,150)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.7%(1,287)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417%(2,046)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7417.3%(2,086)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.4%(1,013)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.7%(443)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,632
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,276 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,222
+167%since 2000
from $16,591 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.1%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.536
+6%since 2010
from 0.506 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing9.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$316,200
+131%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$829
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
33.9% rent
Vacancy rate
28.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.7%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
−12%since 2009
from 5.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
73
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.5%(6,878)
Black42.8%(5,602)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(454)
Asian0.2%(25)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.9%(6,745)
Black29.6%(3,574)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(1,124)
Asian1%(118)
Other4.1%(498)
Diversity Score
74
+4%since 2009
from 71 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
13
−2%since 2020
from 14 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican6.5%(785)
Puerto Rican0.9%(107)
Guatemalan0.6%(74)
Cuban0.4%(52)
Honduran0.3%(39)
Peruvian0.2%(28)
Dominican0.1%(10)
Chilean0.1%(8)
Asian origin
Filipino0.8%(101)
Korean0.1%(14)
Cambodian0.1%(13)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
American43.3%(5,224)
English9.2%(1,108)
German6.1%(731)
Irish5.6%(670)
Scottish1.9%(233)
Italian1.6%(191)
Polish1.3%(154)
French1.2%(144)
Dutch0.4%(51)
Swedish0.3%(37)
+ 32 more ancestry groups with data
West Indian0.3%(33)
Welsh0.2%(27)
Hungarian0.2%(26)
Swiss0.2%(25)
Russian0.2%(21)
British0.2%(20)
Arab0.2%(19)
Canadian0.1%(18)
Lithuanian0.1%(18)
Norwegian0.1%(18)
Egyptian0.1%(13)
Jamaican0.1%(12)
Greek0.1%(11)
Portuguese0.1%(11)
Haitian0.1%(9)
Armenian0.1%(8)
Belgian0.1%(8)
Slovak0.1%(8)
Austrian0.1%(7)
Finnish0%(6)
Czech0%(5)
Turkish0%(5)
Danish0%(3)
Iranian0%(3)
Slovene0%(3)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.0%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.4%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+78%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.6%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.1%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2012
from 14.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
−67.0 ptssince 2013
from 77.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.5%
+23.6 ptssince 2017
from 61.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 91.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 7.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.1%(1,525)
Married55.4%(2,631)
Widowed3.2%(152)
Divorced9.3%(442)
Women 15+
Never married26.8%(1,459)
Married47.9%(2,610)
Widowed12.9%(704)
Divorced12.4%(678)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northampton County, Virginia?

Northampton County, Virginia has about 12,059 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northampton County, Virginia?

The typical household in Northampton County, Virginia earns about $61,632 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northampton County, Virginia expensive?

In Northampton County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $316,200, and the typical rent is about $829 a month.

How educated are people in Northampton County, Virginia?

About 32.0% of adults age 25 and over in Northampton County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northampton County, Virginia?

About 17.7% of people in Northampton County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northampton County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Northampton County, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,002 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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