Southampton County, VA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$68,465
Per Capita Income
$32,981
Poverty Rate
8.7%
SNAP Recipients
14.4%
Gini Index
0.418
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K15.6%
$25K–$50K23.4%
$50K–$75K15.0%
$75K–$100K14.4%
$100K–$150K16.4%
$150K–$200K10.0%
$200K+5.0%
The median household income in Southampton County, VA is $68,465 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $32,981. 8.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 14.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.418 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).