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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Onancock

Virginia · 1,525 residents · 1.047 sq mi
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Onancock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,214. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $79,800. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 40% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,525
+8%since 1990
from 1,415 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,457 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 1,351 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.3
+4%since 1990
from 43.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Onancock
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,214
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,759 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,393
+46%since 1990
from $12,558 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.3%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$79,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $64,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$402
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $368 in 1990
US average: $602
62.7%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 64.7% in 1990
37.3% rent
2.8
−5%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75%(1,061)
Black24.9%(352)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(33)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score50.4%(714)
2000
White, non-Hispanic64.6%(985)
Black31%(473)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(44)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score58.8%(897)
59
+17%since 1990
from 50 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.5%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 17.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.7%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.1%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
−20%since 1990
from 17.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Onancock, Virginia?

Onancock, Virginia has about 1,525 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Onancock, Virginia?

The typical household in Onancock, Virginia earns about $28,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Onancock, Virginia expensive?

In Onancock, Virginia, the median home is worth about $79,800, and the typical rent is about $402 a month.

How educated are people in Onancock, Virginia?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Onancock, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Onancock, Virginia?

About 15.3% of people in Onancock, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Onancock, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Onancock, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 110 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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