Accomack County, Virginia Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. 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%.