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Sedley, VA
Census-designated place in Southampton County, Virginia.
Population
568
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
168
ZIP codes
0
Sedley and its ZIP codes
Sedley at a glance
- The median household income is $86,304, 7% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $214,500 (44% below Virginia).
Local data for Sedley, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sedley, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,304
Poverty rate
3.9%
Median home value
$214,500
Homeownership
96.4%
Bachelor's or higher
28.1%
Median age
35.5
Average commute
33.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (58), Polish Americans (53), Irish Americans (24).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Southampton County. PPP loans are for Sedley.
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
Sedley, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.5%
- Carpooled4.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 33.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sedley, 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
89° / 29°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sedley, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Sedley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CourtlandTown | 5.9 mi | 0.9 |
| FranklinCity | 7.2 mi | 8.3 |
| CamptownCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 6.1 |
| CarrsvilleCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 3.2 |
| IvorTown | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| CapronTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| NewsomsTown | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Southampton MeadowsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| WakefieldTown | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| WindsorTown | 14 mi | 4 |
| BoykinsTown | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| DendronTown | 19 mi | 3.6 |
| SussexCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.7 |
| Como, NCTown | 19 mi | 3.1 |
| WaverlyTown | 19 mi | 3.1 |
| BranchvilleTown | 20 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sedley, VA in?
- Sedley is in Southampton County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Sedley, VA?
- About 568 people live in Sedley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sedley?
- Nearby places include Courtland (5.9 mi), Franklin (7.2 mi), Camptown (7.4 mi), Carrsville (9.5 mi), Ivor (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023