Northampton County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Northampton County is located in Virginia with a total population of 12,115. It is the 107th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Northampton County is 51.6 years. This is 33% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 11.9% 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 Northampton County is $55,933. This is 39% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 29% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.1%. This is 72% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $279,100. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x. 65.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Northampton County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 55.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 31.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (31.2% vs 18.4%). The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

32.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.8%.