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Northumberland County

Virginia · 11,839 residents · 191.432 sq mi
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Northumberland County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,437. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $270,900. With a median age of 58.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,839
−3%since 2000
from 12,259 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
62 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 64 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.7
+17%since 2000
from 50.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Northumberland County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,437
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,129 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,679
+69%since 2000
from $22,917 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$270,900
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,014
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
15.6% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+48%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(8,310)
Black22.6%(2,673)
Hispanic / Latino3%(351)
Asian0.6%(67)
Other2.7%(324)
Diversity Score55.5%(6,572)
Segregation Score27.2%(3,216)
Diversity Score
56
+9%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+75%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.5%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northumberland County, Virginia?

Northumberland County, Virginia has about 11,839 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northumberland County, Virginia earns about $59,437 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 $270,900, and the typical rent is about $1,014 a month.

How educated are people in Northumberland County, Virginia?

About 32.6% 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 13.8% 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 1,315 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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