Southampton County's estimated 2026 population is 17,823 with a growth rate of -0.33% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Southampton County is the 86th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 18,642 and has seen a growth of -4.39% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Southampton County includes 61.26% White, 29.81% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
White (61.26%)
Black or African American (29.81%)
Two or more races (7.42%)
Asian (0.72%)
Native American (0.41%)
Other race (0.38%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,019 | 61.26% |
| Black or African American | 5,362 | 29.81% |
| Two or more races | 1,335 | 7.42% |
| Asian | 130 | 0.72% |
| Native American | 73 | 0.41% |
| Other race | 69 | 0.38% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Southampton County's average per capita income is $49,597. Household income levels show a median of $68,465. The poverty rate stands at 8.65%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $101,442 | - |
| Families | $89,817 | $99,535 |
| Households | $68,465 | $83,914 |
| Non Families | $37,475 | $45,061 |
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