Population 12,059 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Northampton County
Household size in Northampton County
| Period | Northampton County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.29 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.28 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.18 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.27 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Northampton County is a place of small households, averaging 2.18 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.46 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Virginia's 133 counties, only nine have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Northampton County
| Period | Northampton County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.1 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Northampton County skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 46.2, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Northampton County
| Period | Northampton County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in Northampton County (11.7%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in Virginia overall (10.7%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.0 points, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Northampton County
Renters in Northampton County
| Period | Northampton County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.9% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.1% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.8% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.9% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a third of households in Northampton County rent their homes (33.9%), close to the national share of 34.8%. About half of owners (48.9%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Northampton County
| Period | Northampton County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.0% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 29.2% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.8% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 25.8% of the housing in Northampton County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Northampton County
| Period | Northampton County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +16 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Northampton County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the southwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Northampton County
| Period | Northampton County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $637 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $681 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $743 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $863 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$226 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in Northampton County pays $863 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $226 a month from 2006–10, a 36% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.9% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Northampton County
Bachelor's degrees in Northampton County
| Period | Northampton County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.4% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.4% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in Northampton County (30.4%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 11.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Northampton County
| Period | Northampton County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.9% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.7% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.3 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Northampton County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 9.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Northampton County
| Period | Northampton County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Northampton County runs below the national rate: 3.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.6 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Northampton County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton County | 2.18 | 49.1 | 11.7% | 33.9% | 25.8% | 1981 | $863 | 30.4% | 87.7% | 3.7% |
| Mathews County | 2.14 | 54.0 | 4.5% | 16.0% | 24.2% | 1978 | $999 | 28.6% | 90.7% | 4.6% |
| Gloucester County | 2.62 | 45.0 | 7.2% | 19.6% | 11.7% | 1988 | $1,197 | 24.8% | 92.1% | 2.9% |
| Williamsburg City | 2.26 | 33.3 | 8.2% | 46.8% | 14.2% | 1985 | $1,530 | 43.0% | 94.1% | 7.4% |
| James City County | 2.56 | 48.3 | 8.8% | 23.3% | 8.4% | 1996 | $1,701 | 50.5% | 95.1% | 2.7% |
| New Kent County | 2.66 | 42.6 | 7.8% | 7.4% | 5.9% | 1995 | $1,569 | 38.6% | 94.5% | 2.1% |
| Charles City County | 2.28 | 52.5 | 7.7% | 13.7% | 10.9% | 1986 | $1,157 | 17.5% | 87.9% | 3.9% |
| Hopewell City | 2.52 | 37.2 | 20.3% | 42.1% | 13.0% | 1968 | $1,197 | 13.4% | 89.0% | 8.2% |
| Prince George County | 2.68 | 28.3 | 22.7% | 25.7% | 22.6% | 1994 | $1,650 | 26.9% | 96.0% | 3.5% |
| Colonial Heights City | 2.43 | 40.7 | 15.2% | 31.9% | 7.9% | 1969 | $1,336 | 28.7% | 91.3% | 3.7% |
| Petersburg City | 2.33 | 37.0 | 19.4% | 61.4% | 16.3% | 1970 | $1,164 | 26.3% | 87.3% | 10.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Northampton County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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