U.S. County · Profile

Southampton County

18.0KTotal Population
30Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+2.82%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Southampton County has a population of 17,975 as of 2023. It is located in Virginia.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Southampton County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.2%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White61.7%11,091
Black or African American30.1%5,410
Two or More Races7.0%1,258
Hispanic or Latino2.2%395
Some Other Race0.6%108
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%54
Asian0.3%54
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Southampton County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$67,813
9.1% below national average
Per Capita Income
$32,218
16.0% below national average
Poverty Rate
8.4%
27.0% below national average
Median Age
47.0 years

Income & Poverty

$67,813Median Household Income
$32,218Per Capita Income
8.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$67,813$81,318
Families$86,596$95,993
Married-couple Families$86,596$96,988
Nonfamily Households$39,647$42,819

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Southampton County, Virginia.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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