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 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,632 | -18.0% | #1,924 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 52.5 years | +35.0% | #124 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $316,200 | +12.2% | #545 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $829 | -28.7% | #1,901 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.7% | +40.7% | #2,413 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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89.9% of residents in Northampton County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% below the national rate.
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.