Cheriton is a town located in Northampton County Virginia. Cheriton has a 2024 population of 452. Cheriton is currently declining at a rate of -1.74% annually and its population has decreased by -6.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 482 in 2020.
The average household income in Cheriton is $44,047 with a poverty rate of 24.64%. The median age in Cheriton is 50.3 years: 33.9 years for males, and 65 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cheriton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 300 | 53.38% |
| Black or African American | 173 | 30.78% |
| Two or more races | 83 | 14.77% |
| Other race | 6 | 1.07% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 271 | 2.07 | 54.2 | 45.8 |
| Female | 112 | 2.4 | 50 | 50 |
| Non Family | 95 | 1.29 | 41.1 | 58.9 |
| Married | 45 | 3.09 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Male | 19 | 1.63 | 100 | 0 |
2.26
Average Family Size
2.07
Average Household Size
54.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 30 | 6.38% |
| Associates Degree | 23 | 4.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 46 | 9.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 15 | 3.19% |
| High School Graduate | 186 | 39.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50 | 10.64% |
| Some College | 120 | 25.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 204 | 181 | 49 |
| Black | 156 | 137 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 72 | 72 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 48 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.02%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,000 | $0 | $32,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $46,111 | $47,083 | $28,958 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,625 | $29,970 | $30,938 |
| Some College | $31,875 | $36,875 | $31,339 |
$30,625
Average Earnings
$29,970
Average Male
$30,938
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.98% of Cheriton residents speak only English, while 9.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 173 | 57 | 32.95% |
| Multiple | 83 | 51 | 61.45% |
| White | 256 | 29 | 11.33% |
24.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.32%
Male Poverty Rate
24.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cheriton is Multiple, with 61.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cheriton is White, with 11.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 32.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.25% |
| Some College | 22.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.85% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 9.52% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $36,136 | $43,377 |
| Households | $29,077 | $44,047 |
| Married Families | $88,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,322 | $33,347 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.2%
Male Marriage Rate
22.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
41
Number of Veterans
41
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 13 |
| Vietnam | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 10.53% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 12.5% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 16.67% |
| Black | 4 | 2.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
41.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.2%
Labor Force Participation
41.2%
Employment Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.55%
Born in Cheriton
91.81%
Native Born
8.19%
Foreign Born
6.76%
Non Citizen
1.42%
Naturalized
91.81% of Cheriton residents were born in the United States, with 66.55% having been born in Virginia. 6.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 416 | -7 | -1.65% |
| 2028 | 423 | -7 | -1.63% |
| 2027 | 430 | -8 | -1.83% |
| 2026 | 438 | -7 | -1.57% |
| 2025 | 445 | -7 | -1.55% |
| 2024 | 452 | -8 | -1.74% |
| 2023 | 460 | -3 | -0.65% |
| 2022 | 463 | -9 | -1.91% |
| 2021 | 472 | -10 | -2.07% |
| 2020 | 482 | 31 | 6.87% |
| 2019 | 451 | -3 | -0.66% |
| 2018 | 454 | -6 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 460 | -7 | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 467 | -2 | -0.43% |
| 2015 | 469 | -2 | -0.42% |
| 2014 | 471 | -2 | -0.42% |
| 2013 | 473 | -6 | -1.25% |
| 2012 | 479 | -8 | -1.64% |
| 2011 | 487 | 1 | 0.21% |
| 2010 | 486 | 0 | 0% |