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A town of 834.
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Oak Crest · Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
834
Census survey, 2020–24
Household income
$86K
median
Median age
40.3
years
Jobs based here
416
Balanced
Is Camptown a good place to live?
38% of households own their home in Camptown, below both the Virginia town median (68%) and the median of U.S. towns (73%). Only 3 of the 254 Virginia towns we compare have a higher July high than Camptown. Oak Crest is on the National Register of Historic Places. Camptown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
834 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
FranklinCamptown
Getting set up
Moving to Camptown: who provides what
Camptown is unincorporated, so Isle of Wight County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerDominion Energy15.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Franklin water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers95% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesIsle of Wight CountyIsle of Wight County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Virginia you can register online until 11 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 11 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereIsle of Wight General RegistrarIsle of Wight County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code2385123851 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Camptown.
Climate
In Camptown, expect mild winters and hot summers
Camptown has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. At 29°F, Camptown’s January low is against 26°F in Virginia’s towns and 22°F across U.S. towns.
4″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter31–53°
Spring46–71°
Summer66–88°
Fall49–72°
Nov 2
typical first frost
Apr 7
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
With 1.4 jobs for every working resident, Camptown draws in 410 commuters
Most working residents leave Camptown for work: only 2% work in town. Since 2013, Camptown has added 111 jobs, to 416 in 2023. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line in Camptown.
2%work in town
| Camptown | Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 3.4% | 7.7% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.1% | 4.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Camptown2%
Suffolk12%
Chesapeake11%
Norfolk9%
Franklin9%
34 mi
median commute distance
416
jobs based in Camptown
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
More of Camptown’s adults have diabetes than in the typical Virginia or U.S. town
19% of Camptown adults have diabetes. Only 6 of the 254 Virginia towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Camptown. 41% of Camptown adults have obesity.
| Camptown | Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 11% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 47% | 33% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 14% | 16% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 17% | 19% |
32 measures vs. Virginia
4 better13 too close to call15 worse
| What stands out | Camptown | VA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.1% | 14.5% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 74% | 67.4% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 5.5% | 3.3% |
Bon Secours Southampton Memorial Hospital
2.3 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Camptown
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.
51risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtHurricanes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Outdoors
0.4% of Camptown is conserved land
5.3 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. The trail density in Camptown is 0.8 miles per square mile.
0.4%conserved
| Camptown | Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.8 miles per square mile | 0.7 | 0.4 |
0.4%
conserved · 14 of 4,039 acres
5.3 mi
of trails · 0.8 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Camptown Park | — | 14 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Housing
A home in Camptown sells for about $145K at the median
Camptown’s median rent is $1,205 a month.
$145Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Camptown
16pages on Camptown
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Camptown
About 1 of every 100 Camptown residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Virginia.
About Camptown
Census-designated place in Virginia, United States
Camptown is a census-designated place in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, United States, lying just east of Franklin. As of the 2020 census, Camptown had a population of 718. The International Paper mill (formerly Union Camp, now closed) is here along with a Black community known as Camptown.
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- Area
- 6.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 29 ft
Questions about Camptown
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Camptown, VA a good place to live?
Camptown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.