Pastoria, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 863, Pastoria'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

Pastoria is a small community located in Virginia, within Accomack County. The total population is 863. It ranks as the 404th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pastoria is 39.2 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.0 years. With 30.5% of the population under 18, Pastoria has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pastoria is $46,884. This is 50% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 42% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.6%. This is 33% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Pastoria, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $116,200. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $383,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Pastoria is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 50.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% lower than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pastoria is Black or African American, making up 54.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 24.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (18.0%) is well below the state average of 58.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (54.1% vs 18.3%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (24.9% vs 11.0%).

Education

10.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 75% 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 59.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pastoria, 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.