Northampton County Demographics

A map of Northampton County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,745	6,932	55.9%	56.4%
Black	3,574	3,756	29.6%	30.6%
Hispanic	1,124	1,068	9.3%	8.7%
Multiracial	460	350	3.8%	2.8%
Asian	118	80	1.0%	0.7%
Native American/Other	38	96	0.3%	0.8%

Northampton County, Virginia has an estimated population of 12,059, a slight decrease from the 12,282 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.9% White, 29.6% Black, 9.3% Hispanic, 3.8% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Northampton County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Northampton has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Northampton County, that probability was 58.0% in 2020 and 58.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Northampton County is ranked the 108th most populous county in Virginia, out of 133 counties. Northampton County was ranked the 107th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Northampton County's White Population

6,745 residents of Northampton County, or 55.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Northampton County is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Northampton County ranks 99th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Northampton County's White population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of Northampton County's population has decreased from 56.4% to 55.9%.

Northampton County is more White than neighboring Hampton County (35.2% White), and Norfolk County (41.2% White). Northampton County is less White than neighboring Mathews County (84.6% White), Poquoson County (87.3% White), and Accomack County (58.1% White).

Northampton County's Black Population

3,574 residents of Northampton County, or 29.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Northampton County is considerably higher than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Northampton County ranks 27th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Northampton County's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.8%. Black residents' share of Northampton County's population has decreased from 30.6% to 29.6%.

Northampton County is more Black than neighboring Mathews County (9.7% Black), Poquoson County (1.9% Black), and Accomack County (27.1% Black). Northampton County is less Black than neighboring Hampton County (48.1% Black), and Norfolk County (38.9% Black).

Northampton County's Asian Population

118 residents of Northampton County, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Northampton County is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Northampton County ranks 80th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Northampton County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 47.5%. Asian residents' share of Northampton County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Northampton County is more Asian than neighboring Mathews County (0% Asian), and Accomack County (0.7% Asian). Northampton County is less Asian than neighboring Poquoson County (1.7% Asian), Hampton County (2.2% Asian), and Norfolk County (3.6% Asian).

Northampton County's Hispanic Population

1,124 residents of Northampton County, or 9.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Northampton County is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Northampton County ranks 27th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Northampton County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Northampton County's population has increased from 8.7% to 9.3%.

Northampton County is more Hispanic than neighboring Mathews County (2.7% Hispanic), Poquoson County (4.2% Hispanic), and Hampton County (6.9% Hispanic). Northampton County is less Hispanic than neighboring Norfolk County (10.1% Hispanic), and Accomack County (10.9% Hispanic).

Northampton County's Native American/Other Population

38 residents of Northampton County, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Northampton County is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Northampton County ranks 50th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Northampton County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 60.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Northampton County's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Northampton County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mathews County (1.3% Native American/Other), Poquoson County (0.7% Native American/Other), Hampton County (1.2% Native American/Other), Norfolk County (0.9% Native American/Other), and Accomack County (0.4% Native American/Other).

Northampton County's Multiracial Population

460 residents of Northampton County, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Northampton County is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Northampton County ranks 112th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Northampton County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Northampton County's population has increased from 2.8% to 3.8%.

Northampton County is more Multiracial than neighboring Mathews County (1.8% Multiracial), and Accomack County (2.8% Multiracial). Northampton County is less Multiracial than neighboring Poquoson County (4.2% Multiracial), Hampton County (6.3% Multiracial), and Norfolk County (5.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.