Northampton County, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Northampton County
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51131
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 131
Geography
- Land Area
- 211.71 sq mi
- Water Area
- 583.54 sq mi
- Total Area
- 795.26 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.302775
- Longitude
- -75.924018
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 11,535
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 9,334
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 10,815 | 93.8% |
| Hispanic | 716 | 6.2% |
| White | 6,731 | 58.4% |
| Black | 3,570 | 30.9% |
| Asian | 110 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 9,044 | 96.9% |
| Hispanic | 287 | 3.1% |
| White | 5,897 | 63.2% |
| Black | 2,971 | 31.8% |
| Asian | 108 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 112 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 12,059
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $63,496
- Poverty Rate
- 17.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,095
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,840 | 56.7% |
| Black | 3,618 | 30.0% |
| Asian | 129 | 1.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 9,023
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,555 | 50.5% |
| Republican | 2,650 | 29.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,818 | 20.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,072 | 45.1% |
| Female | 4,951 | 54.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,248 | 58.2% |
| Hispanic | 391 | 4.3% |
| Black | 2,746 | 30.4% |
| Asian | 78 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,169
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 57.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,304 | 63.0% |
| Hispanic | 119 | 30.4% |
| Black | 1,381 | 50.3% |
| Asian | 34 | 43.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,293 | 56.3% |
| Female | 2,876 | 58.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,412 (26.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,930 (32.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,550
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $303,805
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $818
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 71.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 10.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 23.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.