Northampton County, Virginia
Northampton County: county in Virginia, United States of America
About
Northampton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 12,389 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 11,673 inhabitants. Its county seat is Eastville. The county was created 392 years ago in 1633.
County Snapshot
Northampton County at a glance
Northampton County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Virginia counties
133
Open related pagesLargest city
ExmorePopulation 1,362
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Northampton County
| Population | 11,673 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| Different from | Northampton County, Northampton County |
| Area | 2060 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 73.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 26.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.3008,-75.9285 |
| Named for | Northamptonshire |
| Capital | Eastville |
| Establishment | January 01, 1634 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 00:46:55 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.13% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 68℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Northampton County is located at 37°18'3"N 75°55'43"W (37.3007800, -75.9285400). It has 2 neighbors: Accomack County and Virginia Beach.
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The largest city of Northampton County is Exmore with a population of 1,362. Other cities include, Cape Charles population 1,056, Nassawadox population 475, Cheriton population 444 and Eastville population 345. See all Northampton County cities & populated places.
Northampton County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Northampton County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Exmore | 1,362 | Town of the United States |
| Cape Charles | 1,056 | Town in Virginia, United States |
| Nassawadox | 475 | Human settlement in Northampton County, Virginia, United States of America |
| Cheriton | 444 | Town in Northampton County, Virginia, United States |
| Eastville | 345 | Town in Virginia, United States |
Weather
Rain showers likely after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. West wind 13 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Northampton County
Official Website- Eastville
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Northampton County decreased by 6.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,389 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,408 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,212 | -1.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,030 | -1.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,038 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,080 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,002 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,872 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,761 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,710 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,673 | -0.32% | estimation process |
People born in Northampton County (6)
People born in Northampton County, including politician Severn E. Parker, lawyer and politician Abel P. Upshur, George P. Upshur, .
More notable people
- John Henry Upshur (United States Navy admiral) he was born in 05/12/1823
- Agrippa Nelson Bell he was born in 03/08/1820
- Mignon Holland Anderson (American writer) she was born in 01/01/1945
Other places with the same name (2)
- Northampton County, Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 305,892 people.
- Northampton County, North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 19,088 people.
Virginia Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 1,150,847 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Prince William County | 475,533 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Virginia Beach | 451,231 | The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business. |
| Loudoun County | 422,784 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Chesterfield County | 358,245 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Henrico County | 333,766 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Chesapeake | 247,011 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Norfolk | 242,803 | The most populous city in Virginia. |
| Arlington County | 240,119 | County in Virginia, United States; suburb of Washington, D. |
| Richmond | 232,226 | The capital of Virginia. |
| Arlington | 229,164 | A county in Virginia. |
| City of Portsmouth | 215,133 | Administrative division in Virginia, United States |
| Newport News | 179,062 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Alexandria | 158,726 | A city in Virginia. |
| Stafford County | 156,748 | County in Virginia, United States |
| East Hampton | 147,993 | Town in New York |