Capron: Demographics & People
Capron's population stands at 148 people, in 68 households. Population shrank 2.0% from 151 (2022) to 148 (2024). Median age 46.7 years. (0.6y younger than Southampton County; 8.9y older than Virginia). Children under 18 are 29% of the population. Population is 87% White (non-Hispanic) and 7% Black. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.16). 62% of households are family-led. County is gaining 467 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 42% adult obesity, 15% smoke.
- 2.2 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 38% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 92 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 2.0% from 151 (2022) to 148 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~145 (extrapolated at -1.0%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 141.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 17,996 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -2.0% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 151 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 148 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | declining |
| Population | 148 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 141 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 46.7y is 7.8 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 29% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 46.7 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 29.1% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 148 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 43 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 9.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 68.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 28 |
| Population under 18 | 43 |
| Median age | 46.7 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 148 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.16 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 131 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 13 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 16.4% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 2 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 91.0% |
| Asian population | 1.4% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 7.4% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 87.2% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 2.0% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 1% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 102 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 41 |
| Share born in this state | 68.9% |
| Share born in another state | 31.1% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 27.7% |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizens | 1.4% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 1 |
| From Europe | 1 |
Households & Family Composition
68 households. Averaging 2.4 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 62% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 33 families, 15% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 48 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 33 |
| Married couples with children | 5 |
| Average household size | 2.40 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 10.0% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 11 |
| Family households | 42 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 61.8% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 68 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 10.6% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 467 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 10.6% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 15,282 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 14,815 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 467 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
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.
| Residents with a disability | 6 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 4.5% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 4 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51175 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 175 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Southampton |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 8.9% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 6.00 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 12.80 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51175 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Southampton County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 491 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51175 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Southampton County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 45.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 37.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 13.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 17,631 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 1.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 29.1% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 148, declining, established, middle-class, blue collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 148 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Southampton County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade