Population 17,964 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Southampton County
Household size in Southampton County
| Period | Southampton County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Southampton County are small: just 2.38 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.58, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Southampton County
| Period | Southampton County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.1 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.8 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Southampton County skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 42.0 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Southampton County
| Period | Southampton County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Southampton County than nationally: 10.1%, against 11.6%. The picture is much the same across Virginia. The single-parent share is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Southampton County
Renters in Southampton County
| Period | Southampton County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.2% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.2% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.9% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Southampton County is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 41.2% have no mortgage at all, about the same as 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 Southampton County
| Period | Southampton County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Southampton County is close to the national rate: 10.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Virginia as a whole (8.7%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 Southampton County
| Period | Southampton County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Southampton County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Southampton County
| Period | Southampton County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $746 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $732 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $857 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,018 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$272 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Southampton County costs $1,018 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $272 a month since 2006–10, up 36%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.7% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are 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 Southampton County
Bachelor's degrees in Southampton County
| Period | Southampton County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Southampton County: 20.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the center 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 Southampton County
| Period | Southampton County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.7% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.4% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.8% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.4 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Southampton County have finished high school as nationally: 87.8%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Virginia as a whole (91.6%). The share with a diploma is up 13.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Southampton County
| Period | Southampton County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.6%, unemployment in Southampton County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Virginia as a whole (4.3%). Unemployment is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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).
Southampton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton County | 2.38 | 47.8 | 10.1% | 23.9% | 10.6% | 1983 | $1,018 | 20.3% | 87.8% | 5.6% |
| Franklin City | 2.35 | 38.3 | 20.0% | 46.1% | 13.4% | 1968 | $1,121 | 26.9% | 85.7% | 9.0% |
| Greensville County | 2.57 | 41.9 | 22.4% | 33.7% | 19.6% | 1982 | $1,024 | 16.3% | 81.5% | 5.8% |
| Emporia City | 2.45 | 37.3 | 22.6% | 61.9% | 21.1% | 1961 | $1,029 | 17.9% | 80.4% | 2.6% |
| Suffolk City | 2.64 | 39.4 | 13.3% | 29.3% | 7.6% | 1992 | $1,673 | 33.5% | 91.3% | 5.1% |
| Portsmouth City | 2.40 | 37.4 | 18.8% | 42.1% | 7.8% | 1968 | $1,420 | 24.0% | 88.8% | 6.8% |
| Chesapeake City | 2.73 | 38.9 | 12.7% | 25.6% | 4.7% | 1989 | $1,815 | 36.7% | 94.2% | 4.7% |
| Brunswick County | 2.16 | 45.7 | 17.4% | 25.6% | 18.8% | 1980 | $954 | 16.9% | 82.9% | 3.7% |
| Norfolk City | 2.39 | 35.3 | 15.4% | 53.7% | 9.2% | 1967 | $1,441 | 32.4% | 90.7% | 6.2% |
| Virginia Beach City | 2.60 | 39.4 | 12.2% | 34.9% | 6.6% | 1984 | $1,902 | 40.7% | 94.7% | 3.8% |
| Mecklenburg County | 2.18 | 48.2 | 12.6% | 31.7% | 25.3% | 1981 | $845 | 20.0% | 85.8% | 3.0% |
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 Southampton 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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