Northampton County: Demographics & People
About 12,059 people live in Northampton County, in 5,437 households. Median age 52.5 years. (14.7y older than Virginia). Population is 30% Black and 9% Hispanic or Latino. County is gaining 97 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 37% adult obesity, 17% smoke.
- 2.2 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 91 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 12,059; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 12,059 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
|---|---|
| Total Town Population | 4,241 people |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 52.5y is 13.6 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 12,059 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 2,210 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 1,824.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 4,483.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 3,542 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 18.3% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 15.1% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 37.2% |
| Median age | 52.5 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 12,059 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 12,059 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 6,840 |
| Black residents | 3,618 |
| Asian residents | 129 |
| Census Demographics · Aian | 10 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 221 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 1,241 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 1,124 |
| Diversity Index | 57.7% |
| Asian population | 1.1% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 30.0% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 9.3% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 14.7% are foreign-born — near the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 12,059 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 11,170 |
| Residents born in this state | 6,912 |
| Residents born in another state | 4,113 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 1,767 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 355 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 145 |
| Foreign-born residents | 14.7% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
5,437 households.
| Family households | 3,506 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
|---|---|
| Total households | 5,437 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is gaining 97 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 10,716 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 10,619 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 97 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2022-2023
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Census Disability · Total Pop | 11,781 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 2,258 |
| Pct With Disability | 19.2% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 0 residents live in group quarters.
| Census Group Quarters · Total | 286 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 11,979 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 10,910 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 500 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 305 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 257 |
| Census Mobility · From Abroad | 7 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 1,069 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 8.9% |
| Pct White | 56.7% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29