The Town FilesNorthampton County, Virginia
12,059 people. The median home is worth $316,200 (typical Virginia town: $298,050) and the median household earns $61,632.
Towns in Northampton County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exmore | 1,473 | $152,400 | $29,028 | 40.3 |
| Cape Charles | 1,178 | $640,600 | $73,750 | 60.5 |
| Nassawadox | 533 | $152,500 | $51,932 | 51.9 |
People and housing
| Northampton County | Typical Virginia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $316,200 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $829 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $61,632 | $78,595 |
| Median age | 52.5 | 39.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.0% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.7% | 8.8% |
Jobs and pay
4,561 jobs in 2024, average pay $43,255 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 245 storm events in Northampton County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Northampton County has been included in 22 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| December 18, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4411: Tropical Storm Michael |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
| November 26, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4092: Hurricane Sandy |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).