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 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,480 | -11.5% | #1,468 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 59.5 years | +53.0% | #15 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $346,800 | +23.0% | #434 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,038 | -10.7% | #879 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% | -8.4% | #1,142 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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93.4% of residents in Northumberland County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% above the national rate.
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.