Southampton County, Virginia Demographics 2026
Southampton County, Virginia has a population of 17,988, the 85th most populous county in Virginia. The median household income is $68,465 and the median home value is $208,800. The poverty rate is 8.6%.
Southampton County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 60 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Southampton County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland | 1,784 | $49,620 | 14.6% | $237,300 |
| Sedley | 597 | $90,229 | 1.7% | $222,400 |
| Boykins | 484 | $57,917 | 8.6% | $165,600 |
| Newsoms | 296 | $52,639 | 10.8% | $151,700 |
| Southampton Meadows | 255 | $52,535 | 29.0% | N/A |
| Ivor | 254 | $52,500 | 9.1% | $177,300 |
| Branchville | 154 | $77,813 | 0.0% | $146,400 |
| Capron | 151 | $54,219 | 11.3% | $160,900 |
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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. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.
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. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Southampton County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Virginia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Southampton County, Virginia?
Southampton County has a population of 17,988, making it the 85th most populous county in Virginia.
What is the median income in Southampton County?
The median household income in Southampton County is $68,465 with a poverty rate of 8.6%.
How many cities are in Southampton County, Virginia?
Southampton County contains 8 Census-designated places.