Southampton County, Virginia Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Southampton County, Virginia
Southampton County, Virginia Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
17,964
Median Age
47.3
Male Median
48.9
Female Median
45.8
Southampton County, Virginia Population Growth

Southampton County, Virginia Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -2.9%%.
-2.9%% Growth
Southampton County, Virginia Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Southampton County, Virginia Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.3 | 17,964 |
| 2023 | 46.9 | 17,988 |
| 2022 | 47.0 | 18,003 |
| 2021 | 47.2 | 18,028 |
| 2020 | 46.7 | 17,829 |
| 2019 | 46.9 | 17,880 |
| 2018 | 46.1 | 17,939 |
| 2017 | 45.8 | 18,089 |
| 2016 | 45.6 | 18,291 |
| 2015 | 45.4 | 18,410 |
| 2014 | 45.3 | 18,364 |
| 2013 | 44.8 | 18,444 |
| 2012 | 43.9 | 18,576 |
| 2011 | 43.4 | 18,573 |
| 2010 | 42.6 | 18,493 |
Southampton County, Virginia Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.3% |
| 5–17 | 14.3% |
| 18–24 | 6.6% |
| 25–34 | 10.4% |
| 35–54 | 25.9% |
| 55–64 | 16.5% |
| 65+ | 22.0% |
Dependency Ratios for Southampton County, Virginia
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 68.5
- Youth Dependency:
- 31.4
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 37.1
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Southampton County, Virginia
The median age in Southampton County, Virginia is 47.3 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Southampton County, Virginia is 17,964.
In Southampton County, Virginia, seniors (ages 65+) make up 22.0% of the population, while children under 18 represent 14.3%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Southampton County, Virginia is aging.