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Nottoway County

Virginia · 15,642 residents · 314.39 sq mi
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Nottoway County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,983. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $151,000. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,642
−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: 280
Median age
43.9
+14%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K15K15K16K16K1990201020202024Nottoway County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,983
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,866 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,394
+57%since 2000
from $15,552 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,000
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
36.6% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+29%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic54%(8,452)
Black36.9%(5,773)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(773)
Asian0.4%(64)
Other0.5%(81)
Diversity Score67.6%(10,567)
Segregation Score20.4%(3,188)
Diversity Score
68
+7%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+25%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.0%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.7%
−68.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nottoway County, Virginia?

Nottoway County, Virginia has about 15,642 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Nottoway County, Virginia earns about $49,983 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 $151,000, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Nottoway County, Virginia?

About 15.5% 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 16.9% 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 649 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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