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Accomac

Virginia · 522 residents (2025 est.) · 0.408 sq mi
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Accomac has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,986. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 73% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $251,500. At a median age of 26.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 51% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
948
+73%since 2000
from 547 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,324 / sq mi
+73%since 2000
from 1,341 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
26.3
−34%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:522 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3185046908751K1990201020202024Accomac
2024948
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,986
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,891
−21%since 2000
from $24,050 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
−7%since 2010
from 0.423 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade38.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Information3.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$251,500
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$952
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $568 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.9%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
36.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
81.4%
+58.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
+141%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
20
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(382)
Black24.7%(135)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(12)
Asian2.6%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.3%(302)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.2%(229)
Black25.7%(244)
Hispanic / Latino44.7%(424)
Asian0.9%(9)
Other4.4%(42)
Diversity Score84.2%(798)
Diversity Score
84
+52%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
98.1%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.6%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2011
from 40.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.1%
−47.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
Female
57.9%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
Foreign born
22.5%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−61.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.4%
−11.3 ptssince 2012
from 16.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.7%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
+35.7 ptssince 2017
from 56.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
50.7%
−36.0 ptssince 2016
from 86.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
46.2%
+37.1 ptssince 2016
from 9.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Accomac, Virginia?

Accomac, Virginia has about 948 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Accomac, Virginia?

The typical household in Accomac, Virginia earns about $45,986 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Accomac, Virginia expensive?

In Accomac, Virginia, the median home is worth about $251,500, and the typical rent is about $952 a month.

How educated are people in Accomac, Virginia?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Accomac, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Accomac, Virginia?

About 9.6% of people in Accomac, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Accomac, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Accomac, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 462 residents, a change of about 95 percent over that period.

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