Metompkin, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 447, Metompkin'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

Metompkin is a small community located in Virginia, within Accomack County. The total population is 447. It ranks as the 494th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Metompkin is 51.5 years. This is 32% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 10.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 11.0% 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 Metompkin is $34,706. This is 63% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 57% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.9%. This is 20% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Metompkin, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $124,300. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $383,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 38.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% lower than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Metompkin is Hispanic or Latino, making up 54.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 40.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (5.1%) is well below the state average of 58.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (40.5% vs 18.3%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (54.4% vs 11.0%).

Education

0.0% 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. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 25.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Metompkin, 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.