Cheriton Authority

Cheriton is a lower-income, family-oriented village of 555 with home prices 1.9× below the Virginia median.

Cheriton, Virginia

Population in Cheriton stands at 555 — placing it among the smaller communities of Northampton County, Virginia. The median household income stands at $49,191.

Definition and scope

Located in Northampton County, Virginia, Cheriton operates within Virginia's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 2.

Who lives here

Cheriton has approximately 555 residents. The median age is 51.0 years. Roughly 59% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $205,500.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 44.3%
• Black or African American: 38.6%
• Hispanic or Latino: 2.7%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Cheriton is $49,191. Poverty rate stands at 29.0%. Educational attainment: 13.3% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Cheriton:

• Public schools: 4
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3

Getting around

Machipongo International Airport provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Northampton County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Newport News, Virginia.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 39 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7a.

References

• Virginia State Authority — state-level reference for Virginia.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.