Northumberland County's estimated 2026 population is 12,415 with a growth rate of 0.07% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Northumberland County is the 107th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 12,356 and has seen a growth of 0.48% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Northumberland County includes 69.04% White, 19.64% Black or African American, 4.22% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (69.04%)
Black or African American (19.64%)
Two or more races (6.41%)
Asian (4.22%)
Other race (0.58%)
Native American (0.1%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,344 | 69.04% |
| Black or African American | 2,374 | 19.64% |
| Two or more races | 775 | 6.41% |
| Asian | 510 | 4.22% |
| Other race | 70 | 0.58% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.1% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Northumberland County's average per capita income is $46,337. Household income levels show a median of $69,500. The poverty rate stands at 10.33%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,912 | - |
| Families | $83,778 | $113,268 |
| Households | $69,500 | $101,818 |
| Non Families | $45,781 | $78,498 |
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