Sedley, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 568, Sedley'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

Sedley is a small community located in Virginia, within Southampton County. The total population is 568. It ranks as the 457th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sedley is 35.5 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. 11.6% 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 Sedley is $86,304. This is 7% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 7% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.9%. This is 61% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 13.1%. This is 208% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $214,500. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $383,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Sedley is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 96.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Sedley was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

28.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% 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 98.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Sedley, 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.