Northumberland County is home to 12,259 people in Virginia. At a median age of 50.1, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Owners hold 87% of the housing stock. Households here earn about 18% less than in Virginia as a whole. Growth has run 16% since 1990, or 1,735 more people. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)19.6%(226)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)20.5%(237)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era55.4%(641)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War9.3%(107)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 1,156 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Northumberland County, Virginia?
Northumberland County, Virginia has about 12,259 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Northumberland County, Virginia?
The typical household in Northumberland County, Virginia earns about $38,129 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 $117,300, and the typical rent is about $478 a month.
How educated are people in Northumberland County, Virginia?
About 21.7% 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 12.3% of people in Northumberland County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.
Has Northumberland County, Virginia grown since 1990?
Yes, Northumberland County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,735 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.
