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The total population of Northumberland County is estimated to be 12,007 with 5,555 males (46.26%) and 6,452 females (53.74%). There are 897 more females than males in Northumberland County.
The median household income in Northumberland County was $66,250 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 1,101(1.63%) from $67,351 in 2020. This income is 88.80% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Northumberland County sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $91,021. Overall, the median household income for the county of Northumberland County stands at $66,250.
In Northumberland County, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $43,920 for males and $26,184 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $61,607 for males and $62,717 for females.
In Northumberland County, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, White households report a median household income of $75,327, while Black or African American households have a median household income of $36,917.
In 2022, the population of Northumberland County was 12,302, a 2.13% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Northumberland County's population was 12,046, an increase of 1.76% compared to a population of 11,838 in 2020.
The median age in Northumberland County, VA is 59.8, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 11.70% were under the age of 15, 13.66% aged 15 to 29, 35.83% aged 30 to 64, 35.55% aged 65 to 84, and 3.26% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Northumberland County population: 71.46% are White, 21.67% are Black or African American, 0.34% are Asian and 6.53% are multiracial.