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Northumberland County

Virginia · 12,330 residents · 191.432 sq mi
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Northumberland County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,944. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $251,600. With a median age of 53.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,330
+1%since 2000
from 12,259 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
64 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 64 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
53.6
+7%since 2000
from 50.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,944
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,129 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,646
+25%since 2000
from $22,917 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$251,600
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$772
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.3%
−42.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
16.7% rent
Vacancy rate
38.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+57%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(8,638)
Black25.2%(3,106)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(382)
Asian0.3%(36)
Other0.2%(29)
Diversity Score54%(6,659)
Diversity Score
54
+6%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+29%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
3.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.4%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.8%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northumberland County, Virginia?

Northumberland County, Virginia has about 12,330 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northumberland County, Virginia earns about $51,944 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 $251,600, and the typical rent is about $772 a month.

How educated are people in Northumberland County, Virginia?

About 22.3% 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 10.9% 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 1,806 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 202Census Tract 201Census Tract 203.02Census Tract 203.01Census Tract 9901
6 ZIP codes
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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