Southampton County, Virginia
Southampton County: county in Virginia, United States
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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 277 years ago in 1748.
County Snapshot
Southampton County at a glance
Southampton County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
6
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CourtlandPopulation 1,214
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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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.7204,-77.1061 |
| 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 | 23:33:47 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.3% (2010-2020) |
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.
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The largest city of Southampton County is Courtland with a population of 1,214. Other cities include, Boykins population 525, Ivor population 315, Newsoms population 298 and Capron population 153. 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 |
Official website of Southampton County
Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
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, .
More notable people
- James Turner (Governor of North Carolina (1766-1824)) he was born in 20/12/1766
- Dred Scott (enslaved African-American man) he was born in 01/01/1799
- Anthony W. Gardiner (President of Liberia (1820-1885)) he was born in 03/02/1820
- George Henry Thomas (United States Army general) he was born in 31/07/1816
- William Mahone (American civil war general and politician (1826-1895)) he was born in 01/12/1826
- Edwin Gray (American politician) he was born in 18/07/1743
- Percy Ellsworth (Player of American football) he was born in 19/10/1974
- S. Bernard Goodwyn (American politician) he was born in 23/02/1961
- William Y. Gholson (Ohio Jurist) he was born in 25/12/1807
- Thomas Ruffin Gray (American lawyer) he was born in 01/01/1800
- Katherine Godwin (American schoolteacher) she was born in 16/01/1917
- Simon F. Blunt (American naval captain) he was born in 01/08/1818
- Alexis Joyner (Visual artist)
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 |