Nottoway County: Demographics & People
Nottoway County's population stands at 15,597 people, in 5,611 households. Median age 41.5 years. (3.7y older than Virginia). Population is 36% Black and 5% Hispanic or Latino. County is gaining 107 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 40% adult obesity, 21% smoke.
- 2.8 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 61 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 15,597; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 15,597 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
|---|---|
| Total Town Population | 6,094 people |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 41.5y is 2.6 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 15,597 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 3,003 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 3,320.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 6,343.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 2,931 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 19.2% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 21.3% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 40.7% |
| Median age | 41.5 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 15,597 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 15,597 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 8,452 |
| Black residents | 5,692 |
| Asian residents | 125 |
| Census Demographics · Aian | 17 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 176 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 1,135 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 758 |
| Diversity Index | 56.8% |
| Asian population | 0.8% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 36.5% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 4.9% (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). 11.9% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 15,597 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 15,124 |
| Residents born in this state | 11,731 |
| Residents born in another state | 3,279 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 1,858 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 224 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 114 |
| Foreign-born residents | 11.9% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
5,611 households.
| Family households | 3,469 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
|---|---|
| Total households | 5,611 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 107 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 11,613 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 11,506 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 107 |
| 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 | 13,628 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 2,635 |
| Pct With Disability | 19.3% |
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 | 2,586 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 15,493 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 14,153 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 514 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 529 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 277 |
| Census Mobility · From Abroad | 20 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 1,340 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 8.7% |
| Pct White | 54.2% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29