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Northampton County

Virginia · 12,389 residents · 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 $35,760. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $199,600. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 42% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 110%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,389
−5%since 2000
from 13,093 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
59 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 62 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.8
+13%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,760
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,276 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,233
+40%since 2000
from $16,591 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.506
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11%
US avg: 1.4%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,600
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$642
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.6%
−36.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
30.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.6
+110%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score66.3%(8,677)
2010
White, non-Hispanic54.5%(6,755)
Black36.2%(4,491)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(874)
Asian0.7%(81)
Other0.4%(53)
Diversity Score69.6%(8,621)
Diversity Score
70
+5%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+24%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.3%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northampton County, Virginia?

Northampton County, Virginia has about 12,389 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northampton County, Virginia earns about $35,760 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 $199,600, and the typical rent is about $642 a month.

How educated are people in Northampton County, Virginia?

About 18.8% 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 18.6% 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 672 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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