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Nottoway County

Virginia · 15,853 residents · 314.39 sq mi
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Nottoway County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,344. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $126,100. Households here earn about 39% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,853
+1%since 2000
from 15,725 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
50 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 50 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+7%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K15K15K16K16K1990201020202024Nottoway County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,344
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,866 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,318
+31%since 2000
from $15,552 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,100
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.6%
−33.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
33.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+44%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(8,923)
Black40.4%(6,356)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(248)
Asian0.4%(61)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.2%(9,942)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55.5%(8,799)
Black39%(6,179)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(609)
Asian0.3%(50)
Other2.2%(351)
Diversity Score68.2%(10,816)
Diversity Score
68
+8%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+18%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% 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
12.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.8%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
47.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nottoway County, Virginia?

Nottoway County, Virginia has about 15,853 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Nottoway County, Virginia earns about $37,344 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nottoway County, Virginia expensive?

In Nottoway County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $126,100, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Nottoway County, Virginia?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Nottoway County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nottoway County, Virginia?

About 17.3% of people in Nottoway County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nottoway County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Nottoway County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 860 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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