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Nottoway County, Virginia
Nottoway County, Virginia. Nottoway County had 15,796 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.0% since 2020, slower than Virginia (+2.9%). It holds 4 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 51135.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,796
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,642 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,597
Median household income
$63,261
±$6,928 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$167,500
±$11,409 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$972
±$121 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in Nottoway County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 15,642 residents in Nottoway County. The Census Bureau estimates 15,796 for July 1, 2025, up 1.0% since 2020, slower than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 15,597 over 314 square miles of land.
| Measure | Nottoway County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,597 | 8,705,170 | +164 |
| Households | 5,611±211 | 3,365,732 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.32±0.09 | 2.52 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,749±44 | 3,684,756 | no clear change |
Nottoway County's population since 2000
From 15,725 in 2000 to 15,796 in 2025: up 0.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Nottoway County?
Nottoway County holds 4 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Blackstone with 3,389 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Blackstone | 3,352 | $54,570 |
|---|---|---|
| Crewe | 2,262 | $70,625 |
| Burkeville | 417 | not published |
| Nottoway Court HouseGEOID 5157870 | 63 | $83,194 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Nottoway County?
The median resident of Nottoway County is 41.5 years old; 19.3% are under 18 and 18.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 36.2%. 3.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Nottoway County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5±0.7 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.3%±0.3 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.8%±0.4 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.9% | 11.0% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.1%±0.4 pts | 58.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 36.2%±1.1 pts | 18.3% | −3.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 6.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5%±1.0 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.0%±0.9 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.6%±1.2 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.7%±1.5 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 19.3%±2.3 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.3%±3.9 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.6%±2.3 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.1%±2.3 pts | 42.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.2%±1.0 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±1.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Nottoway County earn?
Half of Nottoway County's 5,611 households earn less than $63,261 a year (±$6,928), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $56,040 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Nottoway County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,261±$6,928 | $93,170 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $74,152±$5,124 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,253±$1,482 | $50,666 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.5%±2.8 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.8%±6.0 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.2%±3.8 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 73.1%±4.5 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Nottoway County?
Owners occupy 66.6% of Nottoway County's occupied homes and renters 33.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $167,500 by its owner (±$11,409). The median renter pays $972 a month including utilities, and 34.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Nottoway County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $167,500±$11,409 | $383,700 | −$18,827 |
| Median gross rent | $972±$121 | $1,579 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.7%±8.9 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,340±$118 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.6%±3.6 pts | 67.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,749±44 | 3,684,756 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.9 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.4%±4.0 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.1%±2.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±0.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.6%±3.2 pts | 7.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Nottoway County building?
Builders took permits for 42 new housing units across Nottoway County in 2025 (38 single-family), 2.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Nottoway County get to work?
80.3% of Nottoway County's workers drive alone and 8.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.8%.
| Measure | Nottoway County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.8%±2.8 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8%±1.2 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.3%±4.2 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.2%±2.2 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.6%±0.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.7%±2.6 pts | 18.3% | +4.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.5 min±2.5 | 27.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Nottoway County's census tracts?
Nottoway County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $51,667 (Tract 1.02) to $72,626 (Tract 3).
| Tract 1.0151135000101 | 1,992±305 | $57,467 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1.0251135000102 | 3,360±440 | $51,667 |
| Tract 251135000200 | 2,522±344 | $63,393 |
| Tract 351135000300 | 7,667±493 | $72,626 |
| Tract 980151135980100 | 56±56 | $218,083 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Nottoway County compare with Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 95th of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 76th of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 100th of 133 |
| Median household income | 83rd of 133 |
| Median home value | 105th of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 83rd of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 23rd of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 125th of 133 |
| Median age | 73rd of 133 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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