Southampton County, Virginia

Southampton County: County in Virginia, United States

About

Southampton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 18,570 and a population density of 12 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 17,636 inhabitants. Its county seat is Courtland. The county was created 275 years ago in 1748.

Southampton County locator map
Location of Southampton County on Virginia map.

Quick Facts about Southampton County

Population : 17,636 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Virginia (United States)
Area : 1560 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.5%
Land as percent of area : 99.5%
Named for : Henry Wriothesley, 3rd Earl of Southampton, Southampton
Altitude : 13 feet / 4 meters
Capital : Courtland
Establishment : January 01, 1749
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 22:42:32 (5th December 2024)
Density : 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -5.3% (2010-2020)
Southampton VA courthouse image
Southampton VA courthouse
Southampton VA courthouse image

Geography

Southampton County is located at 36°43'13"N 77°6'22"W (36.7204000, -77.1060900). It has 9 neighbors: Gates County, Hertford County, Northampton County, Franklin, Greensville County, Isle of Wight County, Suffolk, Surry County and Sussex County.

Southampton County map

The largest city of Southampton County is Branchville with a population of 115. . See all Southampton County cities & populated places.

Southampton County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Southampton County.

City Name Population Title
Courtland 1,214 Town
Boykins 525 Town of the United States
Ivor 315 Town of the United States
Newsoms 298 Town of the United States
Capron 153 Town of the United States
Branchville 115 Human settlement in Southampton County, Virginia, United States of America

Southampton County has 9 neighbours.

  • Gates County county in North Carolina, United States
  • Hertford County county in North Carolina, United States
  • Northampton County county in North Carolina, United States
  • Franklin independent city in Virginia, United States
  • Greensville County county in Virginia, United States
  • Isle of Wight County county in Virginia, United States
  • Suffolk The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia. It is located on the James River in southeastern Virginia. Suffolk is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Suffolk Museum and Cultural Center and the Suffolk Visitor Center.
  • Surry County county in Virginia, United States
  • Sussex County county in Virginia, United States

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Southampton County decreased by 5.3% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 18,570 - census
2011 18,638 0.36% estimation process
2012 18,507 -0.71% estimation process
2013 18,329 -0.97% estimation process
2014 18,223 -0.58% estimation process
2015 18,136 -0.48% estimation process
2016 18,080 -0.31% estimation process
2017 17,841 -1.34% estimation process
2018 17,713 -0.72% estimation process
2019 17,631 -0.47% estimation process
2020 17,636 0.03% estimation process

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People born in Southampton County (16)

People born in Southampton County, including politician Henry Taylor Blow, politician John C. Gray, slave rebellion leader Nat Turner, .

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