Temperanceville, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 115, Temperanceville'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

Temperanceville is a small community located in Virginia, within Accomack County. The total population is 115. It ranks as the 617th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Temperanceville is 69.4 years. This is 78% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 4.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 20.9% 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 29.6%. This is 199% 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 Temperanceville, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 89.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Temperanceville is White (non-Hispanic), making up 49.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 33.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (33.0% vs 18.3%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (12.2% vs 6.9%).

Education

39.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% 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 80.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Temperanceville, 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.