Southampton County, Virginia
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2010, there were 18,570 people, 6,279 households, and 4,502 families residing in the county. The population density
was 29 people per square mile (11/km²). There were 7,058 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 60.4% White
, 37.2% Black
or African American
, 0.3% Native American
, 0.2% Asian
, 0.0% Pacific Islander
, 0.3% from other races
, and 1.4% from two or more races. 1.1% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 6,279 households out of which 30.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.10% were married couples
living together, 13.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.30% were non-families. 24.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the county, the population was spread out with 22.70% under the age of 18, 8.80% from 18 to 24, 29.20% from 25 to 44, 25.00% from 45 to 64, and 14.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 111.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $33,995, and the median income for a family was $41,324. Males had a median income of $32,436 versus $20,831 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $16,930. About 11.70% of families and 14.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.90% of those under age 18 and 14.50% of those age 65 or over.
Census
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of 2010, there were 18,570 people, 6,279 households, and 4,502 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 29 people per square mile (11/km²). There were 7,058 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 60.4% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 37.2% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.3% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.2% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.0% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.3% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.4% from two or more races. 1.1% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 6,279 households out of which 30.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.10% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 13.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.30% were non-families. 24.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the county, the population was spread out with 22.70% under the age of 18, 8.80% from 18 to 24, 29.20% from 25 to 44, 25.00% from 45 to 64, and 14.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 111.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $33,995, and the median income for a family was $41,324. Males had a median income of $32,436 versus $20,831 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $16,930. About 11.70% of families and 14.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.90% of those under age 18 and 14.50% of those age 65 or over.
Towns
- BoykinsBoykins, VirginiaBoykins is a town in Southampton County, Virginia, United States. The population was 620 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Boykins has a total area of 0.7 square miles , all of it land....
- BranchvilleBranchville, VirginiaBranchville is a town in Southampton County, Virginia, United States, and the home of Faith United Christian Center. The population was 123 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Branchville is located at ....
- CapronCapron, VirginiaCapron is a town in Southampton County, Virginia, United States. The population was 167 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Capron is located at ....
- CourtlandCourtland, VirginiaCourtland is an incorporated town in Southampton County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,270 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Southampton County....
- IvorIvor, VirginiaIvor is an incorporated town in Southampton County, Virginia, United States. The population was 320 at the 2000 census.- Overview :Popular legend has it that William Mahone , builder of the Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad , and his cultured wife, Otelia Butler Mahone , who had been raised in...
- NewsomsNewsoms, VirginiaNewsoms is a town in Southampton County, Virginia, United States. The population was 282 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Newsoms is located at ....
Unincorporated communities
- SedleySedley, VirginiaSedley is a census-designated place in the middle of Southampton County, Virginia, United States. The population as of the 2010 Census was 470. It lies at an elevation of 89 feet .-References:*...
- DrewryvilleDrewryville, VirginiaDrewryville is an unincorporated community in western Southampton County, Virginia, United States, off U.S. Route 58. It lies at an elevation of 98 feet ....
- Berlin
- Black CreekBlack Creek-In Canada:* Black Creek, British Columbia, on Vancouver Island* A neighborhood in Fort Erie, Ontario* Black Creek, Toronto* Black Creek Pioneer Village, a historic site in Toronto-In the United States:* Black Creek, New York, a hamlet in Allegany County...
External links
- Southampton County Website
- Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance - serving Southampton County
- Newsoms Peanut Shop
- Turtle Creek Horse Transportation