The Town FilesSouthampton County, Virginia
17,964 people. The median home is worth $216,200 (typical Virginia town: $298,050) and the median household earns $70,795.
Towns in Southampton County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland | 1,295 | $235,600 | $60,673 | 34.1 |
| Sedley | 517 | $214,500 | $86,304 | 35.5 |
| Boykins | 516 | $192,000 | $61,042 | 40.7 |
| Southampton Meadows | 503 | — | $34,665 | 31.6 |
People and housing
| Southampton County | Typical Virginia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $216,200 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $930 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $70,795 | $78,595 |
| Median age | 47.3 | 39.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.1% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.7% | 8.8% |
Jobs and pay
3,588 jobs in 2024, average pay $48,968 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 346 storm events in Southampton County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Southampton County has been included in 13 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 |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
| November 2, 2016 | Hurricane | DR-4291: Hurricane Matthew |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3359: Hurricane Sandy |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).