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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Northumberland County

Virginia · 10,524 residents · 191.432 sq mi
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Northumberland County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,065. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value is $79,200. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 31% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

10,524
−14%vs 2000
vs 12,259 in 2000
1990 – 2025
55 / sq mi
−14%vs 2000
vs 64 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
44.9
−10%vs 2000
vs 50.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$23,065
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,129 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,712
−40%vs 2000
vs $22,917 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.7%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$79,200
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $117,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$327
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $478 in 2000
US average: $450
87.1%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.4% in 2000
12.9% rent
3.4
+12%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(8,804)
Black26.4%(3,234)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(114)
Asian0.2%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.8%(6,230)
1990
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(7,399)
Black29.3%(3,082)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(11)
Asian0.2%(23)
Other0.2%(20)
Diversity Score52.6%(5,540)
53
+4%vs 2000
vs 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.5%
−8.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
63.9%
−12.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.5%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.5 min
+23%vs 2000
vs 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Northumberland County, Virginia?

Northumberland County, Virginia has about 10,524 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Northumberland County, Virginia earns about $23,065 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northumberland County, Virginia expensive?

In Northumberland County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $79,200, and the typical rent is about $327 a month.

How educated are people in Northumberland County, Virginia?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Northumberland County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northumberland County, Virginia?

About 13.7% of people in Northumberland County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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