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Boykins, VA
Town in Southampton County, Virginia.
Population
631
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
909
ZIP codes
0
Boykins and its ZIP codes
Boykins at a glance
- Boykins is about 4.1 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,042, 34% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $192,000 (50% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,086 a month.
Local data for Boykins, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Boykins, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,042
Poverty rate
11.7%
Median home value
$192,000
Median rent
$1,086/mo
Homeownership
73.1%
Bachelor's or higher
15.5%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
45.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (111), German Americans (35), Irish Americans (18).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Southampton County. PPP loans are for Boykins.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,433
3,487 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$159M
FY 2026, $8,830 per person
How people get to work
Boykins, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home2.6%
Average one-way commute: 45.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Boykins, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
346
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
137
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 29°F
49.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Boykins, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Boykins
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BranchvilleTown | 2.9 mi | 0.4 |
| Severn, NCTown | 4.3 mi | 1 |
| NewsomsTown | 5.3 mi | 0.5 |
| CapronTown | 9.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Conway, NCTown | 9.8 mi | 1.8 |
| Murfreesboro, NCTown | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| Como, NCTown | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| CourtlandTown | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Milwaukee, NCCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| Seaboard, NCTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| Southampton MeadowsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| FranklinCity | 16 mi | 8.3 |
| Lasker, NCTown | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| Woodland, NCTown | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| Jackson, NCTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| SedleyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Boykins, VA in?
- Boykins is in Southampton County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Boykins, VA?
- About 631 people live in Boykins, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Boykins?
- Nearby places include Branchville (2.9 mi), Severn, NC (4.3 mi), Newsoms (5.3 mi), Capron (9.1 mi), Conway, NC (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023