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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Southampton County

Virginia · 17,996 residents · 599.196 sq mi
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Southampton County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,034. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% 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 $176,600. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,996
+3%since 2000
from 17,482 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
30 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+24%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K18K18K18K19K1990201020202024Southampton County
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,034
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,995 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,232
+61%since 2000
from $16,930 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.3%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,600
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$796
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
24.8% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+20%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.9%(10,959)
Black32.8%(5,908)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(332)
Asian0.4%(67)
Other3.9%(706)
Diversity Score64.8%(11,656)
Segregation Score24.7%(4,452)
Diversity Score
65
+4%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+58%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.6%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
47.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southampton County, Virginia?

Southampton County, Virginia has about 17,996 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Southampton County, Virginia earns about $63,034 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 $176,600, and the typical rent is about $796 a month.

How educated are people in Southampton County, Virginia?

About 19.3% 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 7.8% of people in Southampton County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Southampton County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Southampton County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 446 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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