Northampton County's estimated 2026 population is 11,960 with a growth rate of -0.18% 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 -3.63% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Northampton County includes 57.36% White, 31.46% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (57.36%)
Black or African American (31.46%)
Two or more races (7.61%)
Other race (2.48%)
Asian (1.08%)
Native American (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,949 | 57.36% |
| Black or African American | 3,811 | 31.46% |
| Two or more races | 922 | 7.61% |
| Other race | 300 | 2.48% |
| Asian | 131 | 1.08% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Northampton County's average per capita income is $44,681. Household income levels show a median of $55,933. The poverty rate stands at 17.06%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,981 | - |
| Families | $79,073 | $106,087 |
| Households | $55,933 | $85,776 |
| Non Families | $26,386 | $48,140 |
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