Accomack County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Name: Accomack County, Virginia Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Accomack County, Virginia has a population of 33,326, the 54th most populous county in Virginia. The median household income is $57,500 and the median home value is $193,100. The poverty rate is 14.9%.

Accomack County Quick Facts

Population 33,326

Median Household Income $57,500

Median Home Value $193,100

Poverty Rate 14.9%

Unemployment Rate 3.8%

Median Age 47.5 years

Homeownership Rate 70.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.8%

High School Graduation 82.8%

Cities/Places 49

Population 33,326 54th of 133

Median Income $57,500 37% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.9%

Unemployment 3.8%

Median Household Income

Accomack

$57,500

$90,974

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Accomack

$193,100

$360,700

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.6%

$25K-$50K 24.2%

$50K-$100K 32.8%

$100K+ 24.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.4%

$10K-$15K

6.3%

$15K-$20K

4.0%

$20K-$25K

2.9%

$25K-$30K

6.3%

$30K-$35K

4.8%

$35K-$40K

5.2%

$40K-$45K

4.4%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

7.8%

$60K-$75K

12.3%

$75K-$100K

12.7%

$100K-$125K

9.4%

$125K-$150K

3.4%

$150K-$200K

6.5%

$200K+

5.1%

Employment

3.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%

56.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.5%

Renter 29.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.4x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.8%

18-34

17.2%

35-54

21.4%

55-74

30.9%

75+

9.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 60 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Accomack County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Chincoteague	3,300	$62,292	10.6%	$329,200
Captains Cove	1,676	$97,880	0.7%	$230,000
Wattsville	1,425	$66,677	2.5%	$170,500
Onancock	1,323	$53,750	25.7%	$236,900
Accomac	999	$43,211	13.2%	$240,000
Belle Haven	813	$53,929	6.4%	$176,700
Pastoria	789	$45,809	8.2%	$117,300
Parksley	782	$81,250	5.0%	$160,400
Onley	612	$55,139	7.2%	$320,300
Gargatha	584	$78,487	11.8%	$282,700
Savageville	552	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Horntown	479	N/A	37.8%	$138,000
Bloxom	459	$62,188	8.5%	$127,900
Chase Crossing	450	N/A	66.2%	N/A
Melfa	447	$28,250	26.9%	$159,700
Atlantic	436	N/A	9.5%	$244,300
Mappsville	403	N/A	33.8%	N/A
New Church	382	N/A	68.3%	$169,000
Metompkin	330	$25,527	33.3%	N/A
Painter	304	$70,000	6.6%	$120,000
Nelsonia	293	$86,228	0.0%	$113,600
Wachapreague	290	$56,917	2.8%	$206,300
Keller	271	$33,750	43.5%	N/A
Quinby	269	N/A	11.2%	$108,500
Temperanceville	265	$30,625	60.0%	N/A
Savage Town	254	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Modest Town	243	$101,875	0.0%	N/A
Tangier	240	$33,405	2.1%	$135,900
Saxis	233	$40,313	36.0%	$89,100
Cats Bridge	204	N/A	0.0%	$110,400
Bobtown	196	N/A	0.0%	$587,500
Pungoteague	187	$152,617	0.0%	N/A
Greenbush	184	N/A	54.4%	$229,200
Boston	156	$56,557	0.0%	$110,200
Hallwood	156	$55,417	16.7%	$96,900
Deep Creek	141	N/A	65.3%	N/A
Southside Chesconessex	100	$29,450	8.0%	$261,000
Locust Mount	99	N/A	34.3%	N/A
Makemie Park	98	$31,406	0.0%	$91,100
Harborton	87	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Lee Mont	86	$2,499	66.3%	$229,800
Bayside	78	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Oak Hall	66	N/A	33.3%	N/A
Tasley	66	N/A	34.8%	N/A
Greenbackville	62	$105,521	0.0%	N/A
Whitesville	52	N/A	80.8%	N/A
Schooner Bay	49	N/A	0.0%	$386,100
Mappsburg	24	$48,036	0.0%	$152,100
Sanford	10	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Accomack County is located in Virginia with a total population of 33,326. It is the 54th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia. The county encompasses 49 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Accomack County is 47.5 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Accomack County is $57,500. This is 37% lower than the state median of $90,974. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 14.9%. This is 50% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $193,100. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Accomack County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 27.1%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

21.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Accomack County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Virginia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Accomack County, Virginia?

Accomack County has a population of 33,326, making it the 54th most populous county in Virginia.

What is the median income in Accomack County?

The median household income in Accomack County is $57,500 with a poverty rate of 14.9%.

How many cities are in Accomack County, Virginia?

Accomack County contains 49 Census-designated places.