Southampton, located in the southwest of the Hampton Roads region, is home to an exceptional transportation corridor to the Port of Virginia, a Regional Workforce Development Center, a passion for start up business growth and an affordable quality of life. Founded in 1749, Southampton owes its rich economic heritage to agriculture and forestry. As the County’s economy expands and diversifies, it’s strong work-ethic and progressive stance towards economic development will propel them into a bright future with business and industry.
Industry
Highlights
Land is Southampton County’s most plentiful and important resource, as agriculture and farming are a dominant industry. Southampton currently holds the title for Virginia’s leading county in both cotton and peanut production. In total, the County boasts over 600 square miles of land assets.
There are two publicly owned business parks within the County; The Southampton Business Park and Southampton Commerce and Logistics Center. The Business Park is located directly off Highway 58 and is zoned M-1 Light Industrial. The park has water, sewer and natural gas on site. The Commerce and Logistics Center, is zoned M-2 Heavy Industrial with water, sewer, and natural gas as well, in addition to rail access.
Quality of
Life
In Southampton County, you can enjoy a community where small town amenities abound, including Camp Community College, Southampton Memorial Hospital, Cypress Cove Country Club, Blackwater Regional Library and James L. Camp YMCA as well as public parks, and the scenic Nottoway river.
Industry Employment Breakdown
Industry
# of Employees
% of Workforce
Industry
Manufacturing
# of Employees
3,386
% of Workforce
51.34%
Industry
Health Care and Social Assistance
# of Employees
703
% of Workforce
10.66%
Industry
Transportation and Warehousing
# of Employees
604
% of Workforce
9.16%
Industry
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
# of Employees
533
% of Workforce
8.08%
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
# of Employees
361
% of Workforce
5.47%
Source: EMSI
Demographics
Population
Population
17,467
Median Age
Median Age
46.4
Labor Force
Labor Force
9,186
Unemployment Rate
Unemployment Rate
2.6%
Median Household Income
Median Household Income
$57,491
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, ESRI Business Analyst Online