Southampton County: Demographics & People
Southampton County's population stands at 17,964 people, in 6,868 households. Median age 47.3 years. (9.5y older than Virginia). Population is 29% Black and 3% Hispanic or Latino. County is gaining 467 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 38% adult obesity, 17% smoke.
- 2.6 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 69 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 17,964; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 17,964 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
|---|---|
| Total Town Population | 3,688 people |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 47.3y is 8.4 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 17,964 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 3,346 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 3,044.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 7,615.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 3,959 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 18.6% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 16.9% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 42.4% |
| Median age | 47.3 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 17,964 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 17,964 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 11,038 |
| Black residents | 5,240 |
| Asian residents | 140 |
| Census Demographics · Aian | 57 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 119 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 1,370 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 453 |
| Diversity Index | 53.1% |
| Asian population | 0.8% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 29.2% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 2.5% (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). 12.8% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 17,964 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 17,618 |
| Residents born in this state | 12,958 |
| Residents born in another state | 4,486 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 2,292 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 296 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 174 |
| Foreign-born residents | 12.8% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
6,868 households.
| Family households | 4,734 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
|---|---|
| Total households | 6,868 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 467 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| 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 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 | 16,425 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 3,220 |
| Pct With Disability | 19.6% |
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 | 1,443 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 17,804 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 16,565 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 186 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 913 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 140 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 1,239 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 7.0% |
| Pct White | 61.5% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29