Cats Bridge, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 200, Cats Bridge'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

Cats Bridge is a small community located in Virginia, within Accomack County. The total population is 200. It ranks as the 576th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cats Bridge is 51.5 years. This is 32% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cats Bridge is $25,893. This is 72% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 68% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.0%. This is 39% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Cats Bridge, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 39.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 41% lower than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cats Bridge is Black or African American, making up 63.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 31.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (5.5%) is well below the state average of 58.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (63.0% vs 18.3%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (31.5% vs 11.0%).

Education

4.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 90% 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 86.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cats Bridge, 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.