Northampton County, Virginia

VA · FIPS 51131 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 12,059 #2,349 / 3,222
27th
Median Household Income $61,632 -18.0% #1,924 / 3,222
40th
Median Age 52.5 years +35.0% #124 / 3,222
96th
Median Home Value $316,200 +12.2% #545 / 3,222
83th
Median Gross Rent $829 -28.7% #1,901 / 3,222
41th
Poverty Rate 17.7% +40.7% #2,413 / 3,222
25th

Demographics

Northampton County has a population of 12,059, making it the #2,349 most populous county in the US. The median age is 52.5 years, which is 35.0% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

92.6%
Native Born
7.4%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Northampton County is $61,632, ranking #1,924 out of 3,222 counties — 18.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.7% and unemployment stands at 3.3%.

Median Household Income
$61,632 −18.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,924 of 3,222
40th percentile
Per Capita Income
$44,222 +7.2% vs nat'l
Rank #459 of 3,222
86th percentile
Poverty Rate
17.7% +40.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,413 of 3,222
25th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.3% −37.8% vs nat'l
Rank #865 of 3,222
73th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.0% −5.1% vs nat'l
Rank #629 of 3,222
81th percentile
Mean Commute Time
28.1 min +1.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,249 of 3,222
61th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Northampton County is $316,200 (+12.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $829/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.1%.

Median Home Value
$316,200 +12.2% vs nat'l
Rank #545 of 3,222
83th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$829 −28.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,901 of 3,222
41th percentile
Homeownership Rate
66.1% +2.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,654 of 3,222
18th percentile
66.1% Homeownership

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Health

89.9% of residents in Northampton County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% below the national rate.

89.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
89.9% −1.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,170 of 3,222
33th percentile

About Northampton County, Virginia

Northampton County, Virginia has a total population of 12,059, making it the 2,349th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Northampton County is 52.5 years, which is 35.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Northampton County is $61,632, which ranks #1,924 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3%.

The median home value in Northampton County is $316,200, 12.2% above the national median. Renters in Northampton County pay a median gross rent of $829 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Northampton County, 32.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 5.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.1 min.

Northampton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 55.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (29.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.3%).

All data for Northampton County, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.