Northampton County, VA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$55,933
Per Capita Income
$38,934
Poverty Rate
17.1%
SNAP Recipients
14.5%
Gini Index
0.506
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K24.6%
$25K–$50K19.6%
$50K–$75K14.0%
$75K–$100K14.2%
$100K–$150K11.6%
$150K–$200K7.9%
$200K+8.0%
The median household income in Northampton County, VA is $55,933 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $38,934. 17.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 14.5% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.506 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).