Southampton Meadows, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 421, Southampton Meadows'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

Southampton Meadows is a small community located in Virginia, within Southampton County. The total population is 421. It ranks as the 503rd most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Southampton Meadows is 31.6 years. This is 19% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. With 40.4% of the population under 18, Southampton Meadows has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Southampton Meadows is $34,665. This is 63% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 57% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 42.5%. This is 330% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 29.9%. This is 602% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. 48.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% lower than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Southampton Meadows is Black or African American, making up 82.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 15.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (15.4%) is well below the state average of 58.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (82.7% vs 18.3%).

Education

16.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 61% lower than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Southampton Meadows, 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.