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Southampton County, Virginia
Southampton County, Virginia. Southampton County had 18,110 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.6% since 2020, slower than Virginia (+2.9%). It holds 8 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 51175.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
18,110
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 17,996 · ACS 2020-2024: 17,964
Median household income
$70,795
±$5,821 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$216,200
±$8,280 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$930
±$79 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in Southampton County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 17,996 residents in Southampton County. The Census Bureau estimates 18,110 for July 1, 2025, up 0.6% since 2020, slower than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 17,964 over 599 square miles of land.
| Measure | Southampton County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 17,964 | 8,705,170 | +84 |
| Households | 6,868±211 | 3,365,732 | +306 |
| Average household size | 2.41±0.07 | 2.52 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,810±51 | 3,684,756 | +183 |
Southampton County's population since 2000
From 17,482 in 2000 to 18,110 in 2025: up 3.6%. 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 Southampton County?
Southampton County holds 8 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Courtland with 1,299 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Courtland | 1,295 | $60,673 |
|---|---|---|
| SedleyGEOID 5171040 | 517 | $86,304 |
| Boykins | 516 | $61,042 |
| Southampton MeadowsGEOID 5173624 | 503 | $34,665 |
| IvorGEOID 5140232 | 312 | $61,250 |
| Newsoms | 286 | $57,969 |
| CapronGEOID 5112904 | 141 | $73,333 |
| BranchvilleGEOID 5109208 | 118 | not published |
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 Southampton County?
The median resident of Southampton County is 47.3 years old; 18.6% are under 18 and 22.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 60.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 29.2%. 1.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Southampton County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.3±0.9 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.6%±0.1 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.0%±0.2 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5% | 11.0% | +0.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 60.4%±0.8 pts | 58.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 29.2%±1.8 pts | 18.3% | −2.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.1 pts | 6.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.4%±1.8 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.9%±0.7 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.9%±0.9 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.2%±1.5 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 19.6%±2.0 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.9%±1.1 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.3%±1.9 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.1%±2.5 pts | 42.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.3%±1.5 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.5 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 Southampton County earn?
Half of Southampton County's 6,868 households earn less than $70,795 a year (±$5,821), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $75,501 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Southampton County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,795±$5,821 | $93,170 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $85,838±$5,248 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,045±$1,948 | $50,666 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.7%±2.0 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.0%±4.9 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.5%±2.6 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.5%±2.8 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 Southampton County?
Owners occupy 76.1% of Southampton County's occupied homes and renters 23.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $216,200 by its owner (±$8,280). The median renter pays $930 a month including utilities, and 32.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Southampton County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $216,200±$8,280 | $383,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $930±$79 | $1,579 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.3%±7.5 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,436±$65 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.1%±3.5 pts | 67.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,810±51 | 3,684,756 | +183 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.0%±4.7 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.2%±3.4 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.5%±3.3 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.5%±2.9 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 Southampton County building?
Builders took permits for 49 new housing units across Southampton County in 2025 (49 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 Southampton County get to work?
79.1% of Southampton County's workers drive alone and 5.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.5%.
| Measure | Southampton County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.9%±2.2 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5%±1.7 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.1%±3.1 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.8%±3.1 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.0%±1.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.4%±1.7 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.1 min±2.0 | 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 Southampton County's census tracts?
Southampton County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $60,353 (Tract 2005) to $88,200 (Tract 2002).
| Tract 200151175200100 | 4,392±345 | $65,652 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 200251175200200 | 2,813±373 | $88,200 |
| Tract 200351175200300 | 1,305±35 | not published |
| Tract 2004.0151175200401 | 3,574±417 | $85,847 |
| Tract 2004.0251175200402 | 2,929±418 | $67,273 |
| Tract 200551175200500 | 2,951±347 | $60,353 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Southampton County compare with Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 85th of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 81st of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 121st of 133 |
| Median household income | 60th of 133 |
| Median home value | 87th of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 89th of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 94th of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 92nd of 133 |
| Median age | 31st 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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Southampton County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.