| Coordinates | 36.776111°N 76.984167°W |
|---|---|
| Unit pref | Metric |
| Area total | 3.4 sq mi |
| Area land | 36.62 sq mi |
| Area water | 0.34 sq mi |
| Area rural | 36.62 sq mi |
| Elevation | 89 ft |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Population total | 517 |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| Time zone (DST) | EST (UTC-4) |
| ZIP codes | 23878 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1498305[1] |
| Pop est as of | 2025 |
| Population est | 715 |
Sedley is an unincorporated community, census-designated place (CDP) in the middle of Southampton County, Virginia, United States. The population as of the 2020 Census was 517. It lies at an elevation of 89 feet (27 m).
Demographics
Sedley was first listed as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.[2]
Peanuts
Sedley is home to the Hubbard Peanut Company which was founded in 1954 by Dot and HJ Hubbard. The company host's an annual peanut harvest. Dot Hubbard is credited with pioneering the peanut industry by manufacturing and shipping canned peanuts at a time when no one else was doing it.[3] On October 25, 2023, Hubbard Peanut Company celebrated its 70th anniversary.[4]
References
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- ^ "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Virginia". United States Census Bureau
- ^ Kidd, Beverly (16 October 2024). "Virginia peanut farmers share the historical significance behind their work". News 3 WTKR Norfolk. Sedley, VA: WTRK Norfolk. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ^ "Hubs Peanuts Celebrates 70 Years". The Local Palate Marketplace℠. 25 October 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2026.