Bloxom, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 571, Bloxom'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

Bloxom is a small community located in Virginia, within Accomack County. The total population is 571. It ranks as the 456th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bloxom is 28.4 years. This is 27% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. With 37.0% of the population under 18, Bloxom has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bloxom is $66,875. This is 28% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.7%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 1.7%. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $133,300. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $383,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Bloxom is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 59.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% lower than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bloxom is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 24.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 6.9%.

Education

10.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 74% 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 83.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bloxom, 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.