Nassawadox, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 590, Nassawadox's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Nassawadox is a small community located in Virginia, within Northampton County. The total population is 590. It ranks as the 451st most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Nassawadox is 51.9 years. This is 33% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. 19.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Nassawadox is $51,932. This is 44% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.5%. This is 138% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $152,500. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $383,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Nassawadox is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Nassawadox is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Black or African American residents account for 36.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (36.1% vs 18.3%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (17.5% vs 11.0%). The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 6.9%.

Education

24.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Nassawadox, Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.