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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Southampton County

Virginia · 17,550 residents · 599.196 sq mi
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Southampton County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,376. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $56,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,550
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 17,482 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
29 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
33.6
−13%vs 2000
vs 38.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,376
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,995 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,948
−35%vs 2000
vs $16,930 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
17.1%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,300
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $79,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$265
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $409 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.3% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−9%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(9,754)
Black42.7%(7,462)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(115)
Asian0.2%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.5%(10,919)
1990
White, non-Hispanic54.6%(9,587)
Black44.9%(7,876)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(204)
Asian0.2%(33)
Other0.3%(54)
Diversity Score63.9%(11,220)
Diversity Score
64
+2%vs 2000
vs 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
58.4%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+8%vs 2000
vs 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Southampton County to nearby counties

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Home value$256,600+356%
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Home value$183,800+226%
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SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY VS
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SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY VS
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Income$95,241+261%
Home value$356,500+533%
Population41,321+128%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southampton County, Virginia?

Southampton County, Virginia has about 17,550 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Southampton County, Virginia earns about $26,376 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southampton County, Virginia expensive?

In Southampton County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $56,300, and the typical rent is about $265 a month.

How educated are people in Southampton County, Virginia?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Southampton County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southampton County, Virginia?

About 17.1% of people in Southampton County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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