Southampton County's estimated 2026 population is 18,202 with a growth rate of 0.51% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Southampton County is the 85th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 18,642 and has seen a growth of -2.36% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47.3 years
Female: 45.8 years
Male: 48.9 years
There are 14,618 adults, (3,959 of whom are seniors) in Southampton County.
Female: 8,735 (48.6%)
Male: 9,229 (51.4%)
The racial composition of Southampton County includes 61.45% White, 29.17% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,038 | 61.45% |
| Black or African American | 5,240 | 29.17% |
| Two or more races | 1,370 | 7.63% |
| Asian | 140 | 0.78% |
| Other race | 119 | 0.66% |
| Native American | 57 | 0.32% |
Southampton County's average per capita income is $49,823. Household income levels show a median of $70,795. The poverty rate stands at 8.72%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $102,303 | - |
| Families | $91,028 | $100,626 |
| Households | $70,795 | $85,838 |
| Non Families | $40,913 | $47,694 |
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