Southampton County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Southampton County is located in Virginia with a total population of 17,988. It is the 85th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Southampton County is 46.9 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Southampton County is $68,465. This is 25% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.6%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. This is 45% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $208,800. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Southampton County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 60.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 29.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (29.6% vs 18.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

18.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% 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 86.7%.