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Onancock

Virginia · 1,263 residents · 1.047 sq mi
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Onancock has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,372. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 262 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $224,000. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 122%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,263
−17%since 2000
from 1,525 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,206 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,457 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.1
+13%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Onancock
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,372
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,214 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,713
+29%since 2000
from $18,393 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$224,000
+122%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$668
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.3%
−32.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
41.1% rent
Vacancy rate
23.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.4
+91%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.6%(985)
Black31%(473)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(44)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.8%(897)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(743)
Black34%(430)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(53)
Asian1%(13)
Other2.8%(36)
Diversity Score68%(859)
Diversity Score
68
+16%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+48%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.6%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.6%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Onancock, Virginia?

Onancock, Virginia has about 1,263 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Onancock, Virginia?

The typical household in Onancock, Virginia earns about $41,372 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 $224,000, and the typical rent is about $668 a month.

How educated are people in Onancock, Virginia?

About 27.5% 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 21.2% of people in Onancock, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Onancock, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Onancock, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 152 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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