Northumberland County, Virginia

VA · FIPS 51133 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 12,188 #2,340 / 3,222
27th
Median Household Income $66,480 -11.5% #1,468 / 3,222
54th
Median Age 59.5 years +53.0% #15 / 3,222
100th
Median Home Value $346,800 +23.0% #434 / 3,222
87th
Median Gross Rent $1,038 -10.7% #879 / 3,222
73th
Poverty Rate 11.5% -8.4% #1,142 / 3,222
65th

Demographics

Northumberland County has a population of 12,188, making it the #2,340 most populous county in the US. The median age is 59.5 years, which is 53.0% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

95.4%
Native Born
4.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Northumberland County is $66,480, ranking #1,468 out of 3,222 counties — 11.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.5% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.

Median Household Income
$66,480 −11.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,468 of 3,222
54th percentile
Per Capita Income
$45,438 +10.1% vs nat'l
Rank #387 of 3,222
88th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.5% −8.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,142 of 3,222
65th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.7% −30.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,123 of 3,222
65th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.6% −0.3% vs nat'l
Rank #537 of 3,222
83th percentile
Mean Commute Time
35.1 min +27.1% vs nat'l
Rank #281 of 3,222
91th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Northumberland County is $346,800 (+23.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,038/mo and the homeownership rate is 86.1%.

Median Home Value
$346,800 +23.0% vs nat'l
Rank #434 of 3,222
87th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,038 −10.7% vs nat'l
Rank #879 of 3,222
73th percentile
Homeownership Rate
86.1% +33.6% vs nat'l
Rank #81 of 3,222
98th percentile
86.1% Homeownership

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Health

93.4% of residents in Northumberland County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% above the national rate.

93.4% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.4% +1.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,262 of 3,222
61th percentile

About Northumberland County, Virginia

Northumberland County, Virginia has a total population of 12,188, making it the 2,340th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Northumberland County is 59.5 years, which is 53.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Northumberland County is $66,480, which ranks #1,468 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.

The median home value in Northumberland County is $346,800, 23.0% above the national median. Renters in Northumberland County pay a median gross rent of $1,038 per month. The homeownership rate is 86.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Northumberland County, 33.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 0.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.1 min.

Northumberland County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 68.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (19.1%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (4.4%).

All data for Northumberland 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.