Virginia

Northumberland

11,839
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Northumberland

Northumberland, Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 9,163. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 11,839.

Its recorded population peaked at 12,330 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 4 percent.

On the ground today, 27 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202011,839
201012,330
200012,259
199010,524
19809,828
19709,239
196010,185
195010,012
194010,463
193011,081
192011,518
191010,777
19009,846
18907,885
18807,929
18706,863
18607,531
18507,346
18407,924
18307,953
18208,016
18108,308
18007,803
17909,163
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Northumberland

National Register of Historic Places listings in Northumberland, Virginia.

Kirkland Grove Campground
Heathsville
Ditchley
Kilmarnock
Oakley
Heathsville
Reedville Historic District
Reedville
Shalango
Wicomico Church
Howland Chapel School
Heathsville
Academy, The
Heathsville
Bluff Point Graded School No. 3
Kilmarnock
Claughton-Wright House
Lewisetta
Sunnyside
Heathsville
Holley Graded School
Lottsburg
St. Stephen's Church
Heathsville
Smith Point Light Station
Smith Point
Springfield
Heathsville
Cobbs Hall
Kilmarnock
Wheatland
Callao
Hurstville
Kilmarnock
Heathsville Historic District
Heathsville
Rice's Hotel
Heathsville
Anchorage, The
Kilmarnock
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Native Heritage
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Frequently asked about Northumberland

When does Northumberland first appear in the US census?
Northumberland, Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 9,163.
What is the population of Northumberland?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Northumberland had a recorded population of 11,839.
When did Northumberland's population peak?
Northumberland's recorded population peaked at 12,330 in 2010.
How many historic places are in Northumberland?
27 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Northumberland, Virginia.
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