Time Zone: Southampton County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Courtland is the Seat for Southampton County.
Southampton County was founded in 1749.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Southampton had a population of 18,483 people. This is an increase of 5.73% since the last Census (which gave a population of 17,482 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Southampton represented 0.25% of the total population of Virginia, making it the state's 58th most populous county (out of 134 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 18,570 | +6.22% | +0.47% since 2009 |
2009 | 18,483 | +5.73% | -0.53% since 2008 |
2008 | 18,582 | +6.29% | +0.82% since 2007 |
2007 | 18,430 | +5.42% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 17,482 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Southampton County Census Page for Southampton County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Southampton County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Southampton County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Courtland | 1,225 | 1,270 | 3.54% decrease |
Boykins | 591 | 620 | 4.68% decrease |
Capron | 486 | 167 | 191% increase |
Ivor | 306 | 320 | 4.38% decrease |
Newsoms | 275 | 282 | 2.48% decrease |
Websites for Southampton County
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