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Camptown, VA
Census-designated place in Isle of Wight County, Virginia.
Population
834
Land area
6.1sq mi
People per sq mi
137
ZIP codes
0
Camptown and its ZIP codes
Camptown at a glance
- Camptown is 38% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $85,560 a year, 8% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- Median rent is $1,205 a month.
Local data for Camptown, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Camptown, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,560
Poverty rate
3.4%
Median rent
$1,205/mo
Homeownership
37.5%
Bachelor's or higher
16.0%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
28.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Scottish Americans (30), Irish Americans (7), German Americans (7).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Isle of Wight County. PPP loans are for Camptown.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,063
9,852 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,714
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$350M
FY 2026, $9,072 per person
How people get to work
Camptown, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Camptown, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
267
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
300
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 29°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Camptown, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
19.0%
U.S. 12.1% +6.9 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Camptown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FranklinCity | 1.8 mi | 8.3 |
| CarrsvilleCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 3.2 |
| Southampton MeadowsCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.3 |
| SedleyCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 3.4 |
| CourtlandTown | 8.9 mi | 0.9 |
| WindsorTown | 12 mi | 4 |
| NewsomsTown | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Como, NCTown | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| IvorTown | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| SuffolkCity | 16 mi | 399.2 |
| CapronTown | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| BoykinsTown | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| Severn, NCTown | 20 mi | 1 |
| WakefieldTown | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| Murfreesboro, NCTown | 20 mi | 2.3 |
| Winton, NCTown | 21 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Camptown, VA in?
- Camptown is in Isle of Wight County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Camptown, VA?
- About 834 people live in Camptown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Camptown?
- Nearby places include Franklin (1.8 mi), Carrsville (4.1 mi), Southampton Meadows (6.8 mi), Sedley (7.4 mi), Courtland (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023