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Onancock

Virginia · 1,169 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 $46,193. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 356 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $191,900. With a median age of 54.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,169
−23%since 2000
from 1,525 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,117 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 1,457 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.1
+19%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Onancock
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,193
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,214 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,293
+130%since 2000
from $18,393 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,900
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$835
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
40.8% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+47%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.4%(659)
Black32.8%(383)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(66)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other1.4%(16)
Diversity Score67.6%(790)
Diversity Score
68
+15%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+78%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.4%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Onancock, Virginia?

Onancock, Virginia has about 1,169 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Onancock, Virginia?

The typical household in Onancock, Virginia earns about $46,193 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 $191,900, and the typical rent is about $835 a month.

How educated are people in Onancock, Virginia?

About 33.6% 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 20.5% 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 246 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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