Southampton County, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Southampton County
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51175
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 175
Geography
- Land Area
- 599.25 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.12 sq mi
- Total Area
- 602.37 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.720068
- Longitude
- -77.103813
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 17,866
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 14,544
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,423 | 97.5% |
| Hispanic | 440 | 2.5% |
| White | 11,020 | 61.7% |
| Black | 5,261 | 29.4% |
| Asian | 78 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 58 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 22 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,257 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 284 | 2.0% |
| White | 9,025 | 62.1% |
| Black | 4,824 | 33.2% |
| Asian | 70 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 521 | 3.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 23 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 17,964
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $73,138
- Poverty Rate
- 8.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,430
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,038 | 61.4% |
| Black | 5,240 | 29.2% |
| Asian | 140 | 0.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 12,552
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,418 | 43.2% |
| Republican | 5,836 | 46.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,298 | 10.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,892 | 46.9% |
| Female | 6,660 | 53.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,898 | 55.0% |
| Hispanic | 162 | 1.3% |
| Black | 4,873 | 38.8% |
| Asian | 81 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 7,233
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 57.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,107 | 59.5% |
| Hispanic | 74 | 45.7% |
| Black | 2,710 | 55.6% |
| Asian | 32 | 39.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,416 | 58.0% |
| Female | 3,817 | 57.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,846 (28.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,703 (20.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,810
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $210,074
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $923
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 73.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 5.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.