Quinby, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 198, Quinby'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

Quinby is a small community located in Virginia, within Accomack County. The total population is 198. It ranks as the 577th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Quinby is 53.5 years. This is 37% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 11.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 38.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 7.6%. This is 23% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Quinby, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $100,700. Housing costs are 74% lower than the state median of $383,700. 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Quinby has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.9% of all residents.

Education

51.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% higher 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 82.5%. Notably, 24.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Quinby, 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.