Accomac, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 948, Accomac's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Accomac is a small community located in Virginia, within Accomack County. The total population is 948. It ranks as the 392nd most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Accomac is 26.3 years. This is 33% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. With 41.0% of the population under 18, Accomac has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Accomac is $45,986. This is 51% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 43% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.6%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $251,500. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $383,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.5x. 63.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Accomac is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Black or African American residents account for 25.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (24.2%) is well below the state average of 58.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (44.7% vs 11.0%). The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 6.9%.

Education

11.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 72% lower than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 72.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Accomac, Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.