Northumberland County, VA Demographics & Local Data
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Population
| Metric | Northumberland County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,343 | 8,661,529 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 43.2 | 202.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.22% | 0.60% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 58.1 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 5,436 | 3,324,966 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Northumberland County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Northumberland County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,025 | $91,409 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.06% | 4.62% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 4.2% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Northumberland County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $315,517 | $257,048 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,053 | $1,514 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 89.3% | 67.2% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 06:00 AM – 06:29 AM .
| Metric | Northumberland County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 26.2 | 23.3 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 14.6% | 16.2% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Northumberland County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Northumberland County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.9% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.22 | 2.53 | 2.54 |
Health
Northumberland County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Northumberland County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.6 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.4% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.3% | 19.0% | 19.0% |