Hallwood, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 160, Hallwood'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

Hallwood is a small community located in Virginia, within Accomack County. The total population is 160. It ranks as the 594th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hallwood is 37.5 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. 10.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hallwood is $62,500. This is 33% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.6%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 1.4%. This is 66% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $93,600. Housing costs are 76% lower than the state median of $383,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Hallwood is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hallwood is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 25.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (25.0% vs 11.0%).

Education

12.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 70% 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 69.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hallwood, 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.