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Accomac

Virginia · 519 residents · 0.408 sq mi
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Accomac has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,573. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $206,800. Households here earn about 52% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
519
−5%since 2000
from 547 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,272 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,341 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+2%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3185046908751K1990201020202024Accomac
2024948
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,573
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,205
−12%since 2000
from $24,050 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade42.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information1.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,800
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $568 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
31.7% rent
Afford Score
5.7
+149%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(297)
Black23.5%(122)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(87)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other1.5%(8)
Diversity Score73.4%(381)
Diversity Score
73
+33%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
−16%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.5%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
+13.6 ptssince 2011
from 40.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.2%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.6%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
Female
60.4%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
Foreign born
21.6%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.4%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Accomac, Virginia?

Accomac, Virginia has about 519 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Accomac, Virginia?

The typical household in Accomac, Virginia earns about $36,573 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 $206,800, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Accomac, Virginia?

About 16.3% 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 11.9% 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 33 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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