Northampton County's estimated 2026 population is 11,737 with a growth rate of -1.2% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Northampton County is the 109th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 12,410 and has seen a growth of -5.42% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 52.5 years
Female: 55.4 years
Male: 47.4 years
There are 9,849 adults, (3,542 of whom are seniors) in Northampton County.
Female: 6,187 (51.3%)
Male: 5,872 (48.7%)
The racial composition of Northampton County includes 56.72% White, 30% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,840 | 56.72% |
| Black or African American | 3,618 | 30% |
| Two or more races | 1,241 | 10.29% |
| Other race | 221 | 1.83% |
| Asian | 129 | 1.07% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.08% |
Northampton County's average per capita income is $44,867. Household income levels show a median of $61,632. The poverty rate stands at 17.73%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $93,906 | - |
| Families | $81,846 | $117,784 |
| Households | $61,632 | $97,869 |
| Non Families | $28,601 | $58,419 |
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