Greenbush, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 337, Greenbush'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

Greenbush is a small community located in Virginia, within Accomack County. The total population is 337. It ranks as the 526th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Greenbush is 16.4 years. This is 58% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. With 51.6% of the population under 18, Greenbush has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 42.7%. This is 332% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Greenbush, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $215,900. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $383,700. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Greenbush is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 33.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (33.8% vs 18.3%). The Asian population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 6.9%.

Education

4.5% 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 89% 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 87.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Greenbush, 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.