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County population in July 2011: 12,354 (all rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 4,783
Renter-occupied apartments: 687
% of renters here:

13%
State:

15%

Land area: 192 sq. mi.
Water area: 93.4 sq. mi.
Population density: 64 people per square mile 
 
  (average).

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Northumberland County: 87.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (20.8%), Retail trade (12.0%), Manufacturing (10.2%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 67%
  • Government: 19%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 13%
  • Unpaid family work: 1%

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Races in Northumberland County, Virginia:

  • White Non-Hispanic Alone (72.5%)
  • Black Non-Hispanic Alone (25.0%)
  • Hispanic or Latino (1.4%)
  • Asian alone (0.7%)

Median resident age:  50.1 years
Virginia median age:  35.7 years

Males: 5,848  (47.7%)
Females: 6,411  (52.3%)

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Average household size:
Northumberland County:

2.2 people
Virginia:

3 people

Estimated median household income in 2009: $48,464 ($38,129 in 1999)
This county:

$48464
Virginia:

$59330

Median contract rent in 2009 for apartments: $521 (lower quartile is $381, upper quartile is $791)
This county:

$521
State:

$832


Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $239,822 (it was $117,300 in 2000)
Northumberland County:

$239,822
Virginia:

$252,600
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $124,106 - $495,919

Mean price in 2009:

Detached houses: $374,132
Here:

$374,132
State:

$330,816

Townhouses or other attached units: $1,322,954
Here:

$1,322,954
State:

$310,878

Mobile homes: $81,242
Here:

$81,242
State:

$37,843
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,653
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $295

Institutionalized population: 12

Crime in 2005 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 2
  • Rapes: 2
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 12
  • Burglaries: 43
  • Thefts: 102
  • Auto thefts: 6

Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 1
  • Rapes: 0
  • Robberies: 1
  • Assaults: 6
  • Burglaries: 34
  • Thefts: 148
  • Auto thefts: 12

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Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2000: 124 buildings, average cost: $160,500
  • 2001: 150 buildings, average cost: $159,800
  • 2002: 162 buildings, average cost: $160,000
  • 2003: 176 buildings, average cost: $160,000
  • 2004: 207 buildings, average cost: $160,000
  • 2007: 185 buildings, average cost: $160,000
  • 2008: 82 buildings, average cost: $293,600
  • 2009: 54 buildings, average cost: $293,600

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)




2004 Presidential Election results in Northumberland County Virginia:

Bush/Cheney (Republican): 59.8%
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 39.8%


2008 Presidential Election results in Northumberland County Virginia:

McCain (Republican): 54.7%
Obama (Democratic): 44.8%
Detailed 2008 Election Results


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $900 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $867 (0.4%)


Northumberland County household income distribution in 2009 Northumberland County home values distribution


Northumberland County contract rent distribution in 2009

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 9.6%
(4.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 24.0% for Black residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This county:

12.3%
Whole state:

9.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This county:

5.1%
Whole state:

4.3%

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Northumberland County is $477 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $581 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $708 a month.

Northumberland County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Northumberland County: Cedar Point Landing (A), Bush Mill (B), Sampsons Wharf (C), Bryants Corner (D), Barn Point Light (E), Coan Stage (F), Beanes Corners (G), Walkers Store (H), Rehoboth Church (I), Wheatland Turn (J), Winstead Gate (K), Kirkland Campground (L), Pumpkin Hill (M), Mount Zion Corner (N), Miskimon Lookout Tower (O), Lodge Landing (P), Little Wicomico Landing (Q), Mundy Point (R), Indian Point Landing (S), Hudsons Landing (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Northumberland County include: Providence Church (A), Afton Church (B), Corinth Church (C), First Baptist Church (D), Gibeon Baptist Church (E), Mount Olive Church (F), Rehoboth United Methodist Church (G), Tibitha Church of God (H), Bethany Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Fairfields Cemetery (1), Gibeon Cemetery (2), Shiloh Cemetery (3), Roseland Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Flag Pond (A), Gaskin Pond (B), Horse Pond (C), Lowes Pond (D), Owens Pond (E), Black Pond (F), Boathouse Pond (G), Salt Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Davis Mill Run (A), Willis Creek (B), Wilkins Creek (C), Whays Creek (D), Warehouse Creek (E), Tipers Creek (F), Spring Cove (G), Spences Creek (H), Slough Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Northumberland County: Reedville Historic District (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Beaches: Ginny Beach (A), Marshalls Beach (B), Fleeton Beach (C), Cordreys Beach (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Neighboring counties: Lancaster County , Richmond County , Westmoreland County .

Unemployment in Apr. 2010:
Here:

6.9%
Virginia:

5.8%

Unemployment by year (%)

County total employment by year

County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 211
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 75.9%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 21.7%

Number of foreign born residents: 194 (63% naturalized citizens)

Northumberland County:

1.6%
Whole state:

8.1%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population

  • 1995 to March 2000: 30
  • 1990 to 1994: 26
  • 1985 to 1989: 6
  • 1980 to 1984: 8
  • 1975 to 1979: 2
  • 1970 to 1974: 14
  • 1970 to 1974: 31
  • 1965 to 1969: 77

Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.4 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 46.8%

Northumberland County marital status for males
Northumberland County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 6,905
  • One, attached: 89
  • Two: 37
  • 3 or 4: 21
  • 5 to 9: 21
  • 10 to 19: 10
  • Mobile homes: 941
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 33

Housing units in Northumberland County with a mortgage: 1,867 (142 second mortgage, 157 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 1,756

Here:

51.5% with mortgage
State:

75.1% with mortgage



Religion statistics:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 43.34%
Here43.3%
USA50.2%
Total adherents: 5,313
Total congregations: 30

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchEpiscopal ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAOther
Adherents2,441 (45.9%)2,163 (40.7%)432 (8.1%)145 (2.7%)132 (2.5%)
Congregations12 (40.0%)12 (40.0%)3 (10.0%)1 (3.3%)2 (6.7%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Northumberland County -

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
This county:

3.11 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.


Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Northumberland County:

0.78 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

1.43 / 10,000 pop.

Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
This county:

6.22 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.

Number of full-service restaurants: 11
Northumberland County:

8.55 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

7.65 / 10,000 pop.

Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

13.2%
Virginia:

9.3%

Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.0%
Virginia:

26.7%

Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Northumberland County:

20.8%
State:

18.6%


Agriculture in Northumberland County:

Average size of farms: 314 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $57,876
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $228.64
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 4.66%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $55,358
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 76.95%
Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 0.13%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $112,190
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 82.03%
Average age of principal farm operators: 58 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 1.34
Corn for grain: 12694 harvested acres
All wheat for grain: 9117 harvested acres
Soybeans for beans: 15946 harvested acres
Vegetables: 52 harvested acres

Tornado activity:

Northumberland County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is above Virginia state average. It is 1.3 times above overall U.S. average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused 9 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
On 7/12/1996, a category 1 (max. wind speeds 73-112 mph) tornado injured 9 people and caused $250,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Northumberland County-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Virginia state average. It is 97% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 86.0 miles away from the county center
On 5/5/2003 at 16:32:32, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 93.2 miles away from the county center
On 3/15/1991 at 06:54:08, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 10.9 mi) earthquake occurred 84.8 miles away from the county center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

Most recent natural disasters:

  • Virginia Severe Storms and Flooding, Including Severe Storms and Flooding Associated with Tropical Depression Ernesto, Incident Period: August 29, 2006 to September 7, 2006, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1661): September 22, 2006, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1661, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood, Tropical Depression
  • Virginia Hurricane Katrina Evacuation, Incident Period: August 29, 2005 to October 1, 2005, Emergency Declared (EM-3240): September 12, 2005, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3240, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
  • Virginia Hurricane Isabel, Incident Period: September 18, 2003 to October 1, 2003, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1491): September 18, 2003, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1491, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
  • Virginia Winter Storm, Incident Period: January 25, 2000 to January 30, 2000, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1318): February 28, 2000, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1318, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
  • Virginia Hurricane Floyd, Incident Period: September 13, 1999 to September 26, 1999, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1293): September 18, 1999, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1293, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
  • Virginia Hurricane Fran, Incident Period: September 5, 1996 to September 23, 1996, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1135): September 6, 1996, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1135, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
  • Virginia Blizzard, Incident Period: January 6, 1996 to January 12, 1996, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1086): January 13, 1996, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1086, Natural disaster type: Blizzard
  • Virginia Ice Storm, Severe Storm, Flooding, Incident Period: February 8, 1994 to February 12, 1994, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1014): March 10, 1994, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1014, Natural disaster type: Ice Storm, Storm, Flood
  • Virginia Severe Winter Storm, Incident Period: March 13, 1993 to March 14, 1993, Emergency Declared (EM-3112): March 25, 1993, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3112, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
  • Virginia SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, Incident Period: November 9, 1985, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-755): November 9, 1985, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-755, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
  • 2 other natural disasters have been reported since 1953.

The number of natural disasters in Northumberland County (12) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Hurricanes: 4, Storms: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Storm: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Class of Workers


Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (19%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (10%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)
  • Educational services (4%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)
  • Health care (19%)
  • Educational services (14%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (4%)
  • Accommodation and food services (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Carpenters (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Top executives (4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5%)
  • Registered nurses (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):



  • United Kingdom (23%)
  • Canada (18%)
  • Korea (6%)
  • Australia (6%)
  • Netherlands (5%)
  • Greece (5%)
  • Thailand (5%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Northumberland County (%):



  • United States or American (21%)
  • English (18%)
  • German (7%)
  • Irish (6%)
  • Scotch-Irish (2%)
  • Scottish (2%)
  • Polish (1%)


Northumberland County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work:

  • Drove a car alone: 3,909 (81%)
  • Carpooled: 470 (10%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 43 (1%)
  • Subway or elevated: 6 (0%)
  • Ferryboat: 15 (0%)
  • Walked: 69 (1%)
  • Other means: 77 (2%)
  • Worked at home: 226 (5%)

Owners and renters by unit type in %

Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


12 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $53,815.

7.21% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($71,915 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.21%
Virginia average:

11.06%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
4.24% relocated from other counties in Virginia ($42,635 average AGI)
2.97% relocated from other states ($29,279 average AGI)
Northumberland County:

2.97%
Virginia average:

4.24%

Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Richmond County, VA  0.57% ($32,037 average AGI)
from Fairfax County, VA  0.51% ($213,292)
from Lancaster County, VA  0.47% ($24,045)
from Westmoreland County, VA  0.38% ($40,722)
from Henrico County, VA  0.30% ($56,929)
from Prince George's County, MD  0.23% ($116,909)


6.21% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($45,990 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.21%
Virginia average:

10.78%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
4.26% relocated to other counties in Virginia ($27,352 average AGI)
1.95% relocated to other states ($18,638 average AGI)
Northumberland County:

1.95%
Virginia average:

4.13%

Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Richmond County, VA  0.88% ($29,024 average AGI)
to Lancaster County, VA  0.75% ($37,743)
to Henrico County, VA  0.36% ($24,647)
to Westmoreland County, VA  0.26% ($30,500)
to Essex County, VA  0.24% ($41,273)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 9.3
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 8.7

Births per 1000 population in Northumberland County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 14.9
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 13.7

Deaths per 1000 population in Northumberland County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 7.3
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2006: 10.0

Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Northumberland County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 3,102 (2,840 aged, 262 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 13%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 11%

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 877.740
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1312.720
Dentists per 100,000 population in 1998: 7.77

Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 26.06
Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 15.54

Limited-service eating places per 100,000 population in 2005 : 15.54

Household type by relationship:

Households: 12,248
  • In family households: 10,361 (3,047 male householders, 728 female householders)
    3,284 spouses, 2,704 children (2,465 natural, 76 adopted, 163 stepchildren), 256 grandchildren, 85 brothers or sisters, 53 parents, 106 other relatives, 98 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 1,887 (703 male householders (592 living alone)), 991 female householders (917 living alone)), 193 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 11 (all institutionalized)

Size of family households: 2,278 2-persons, 678 3-persons, 510 4-persons, 199 5-persons, 67 6-persons, 43 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 1,509 1-person, 160 2-persons, 15 3-persons, 10 4-persons.

97.5% of residents of Northumberland County speak English at home.
1.0% of residents speak Spanish at home (54% speak English very well, 22% speak English well, 24% speak English not well).
1.2% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (89% speak English very well, 4% speak English well, 7% speak English not well).
0.3% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (35% speak English very well, 29% speak English well, 35% speak English not well).

In fiscal year 2004:

Federal Government expenditure: $93,095,000 ($7221 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $8,297,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $58,612,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $19,557,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $3,497,000
Federal grants: $6,588,000
Federal procurement contracts: $2,627,000 ($2,020,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $2,214,000 ($71,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $967,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $1,710,000
Federal Government insurance: $98,242,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:

Births: 574
Here:

45 per 1000 residents
State:

70 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 897
Here:

70 per 1000 residents
State:

40 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: +18
Here:

+1 per 1000 residents
State:

+18 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: +932
Here:

+72 per 1000 residents
State:

+14 per 1000 residents

Population growth in Northumberland County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.16 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

6.2
State:

6.6

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

5.4
State:

4.3

Year house built

  • 2005 or later: 184
  • 2000 to 2004: 936
  • 1990 to 1999: 1,947
  • 1980 to 1989: 1,302
  • 1970 to 1979: 1,828
  • 1960 to 1969: 761
  • 1950 to 1959: 617
  • 1940 to 1949: 487
  • 1939 or earlier: 1,180
Rooms in houses/apartments in Northumberland County, Virginia
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • 1 room: 0
  • 2 rooms: 30
  • 3 rooms: 129
  • 4 rooms: 427
  • 5 rooms: 1,019
  • 6 rooms: 1,124
  • 7 rooms: 859
  • 8 rooms: 620
  • 9+ rooms: 575
  • 1 room: 17
  • 2 rooms: 11
  • 3 rooms: 67
  • 4 rooms: 109
  • 5 rooms: 160
  • 6 rooms: 162
  • 7 rooms: 104
  • 8 rooms: 20
  • 9+ rooms: 37
Bedrooms in houses/apartments in Northumberland County, Virginia
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no bedroom: 7
  • 1 bedroom: 129
  • 2 bedrooms: 1,045
  • 3 bedrooms: 2,703
  • 4 bedrooms: 731
  • 5+ bedrooms: 168
  • no bedroom: 23
  • 1 bedroom: 73
  • 2 bedrooms: 190
  • 3 bedrooms: 316
  • 4 bedrooms: 61
  • 5+ bedrooms: 24
Cars and other vehicles available in Northumberland County, Virginia in houses/condos/apartments
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no vehicle: 296
  • 1 vehicle: 1,352
  • 2 vehicles: 2,099
  • 3 vehicles: 692
  • 4 vehicles: 253
  • 5+ vehicles: 91
  • no vehicle: 48
  • 1 vehicle: 280
  • 2 vehicles: 277
  • 3 vehicles: 55
  • 4 vehicles: 27
  • 5+ vehicles: 0

65% of Northumberland County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 36% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 65% lived in Virginia.

Northumberland County:

65.3%
State average:

53.8%


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 8305
  • Northeast: 1067
  • Midwest: 492
  • South: 1971
  • West: 156

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $49,200


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 3%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 2%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:

Most commonly used house heating fuel in Northumberland County
Houses and condos Apartments
  • Electricity (44.7%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (36.2%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (12.9%)
  • Wood (4.5%)
  • Utility gas (1.1%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (48.2%)
  • Electricity (34.5%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (7.6%)
  • Wood (5.8%)
  • Other fuel (3.2%)
  • Utility gas (0.7%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:


Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 60
Here:

6.2%
Virginia:

9.5%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 23
Here:

4.1%
Virginia:

8.2%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 40
Here:

22.6%
Virginia:

20.6%

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in 2006:

  • Total number of recipients: 246
  • Number of aged recipients: 51
  • Number of blind and disabled recipients: 195
  • Number of recipients under 18: 35
  • Number of recipients between 18 and 64: 136
  • Number of recipients older than 64: 75
  • Number of recipients also receiving OASDI: 121
  • Amount of payments (thousands of dollars): 109


Northumberland County Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 1991
Count Vehicles DUI Fatalities Persons

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)

Northumberland County Fatal accident statistics for 1992 - 2009
Count Vehicles DUI Fatalities Persons Pedestrians

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)



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