Nottoway County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Nottoway County is located in Virginia with a total population of 15,597. It is the 94th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Nottoway County is 41.2 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Nottoway County is $62,161. This is 32% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.9%. This is 91% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 23% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $179,800. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $360,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Nottoway County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Nottoway County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 37.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (37.5% vs 18.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (4.8%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

16.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 60% 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 85.8%.