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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Accomack County

Virginia · 31,703 residents · 449.32 sq mi
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Accomack County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,431. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 6,602 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $51,900. Households here earn about 39% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

31,703
−17%vs 2000
vs 38,305 in 2000
1990 – 2025
71 / sq mi
−17%vs 2000
vs 85 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.7
−4%vs 2000
vs 39.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
31K33K35K37K39K1990201020202024Accomack County
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,431
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,250 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,506
−36%vs 2000
vs $16,309 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.6%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$51,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $69,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$335
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $446 in 2000
US average: $450
74.8%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.1% in 2000
25.2% rent
2.5
+11%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(23,697)
Black31.4%(12,039)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(2,062)
Asian0.2%(86)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.1%(24,169)
1990
White, non-Hispanic65%(20,598)
Black34.4%(10,921)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(383)
Asian0.1%(22)
Other0.5%(162)
Diversity Score59%(18,699)
59
−7%vs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.2%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
59.5%
−8.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.7%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
+21%vs 2000
vs 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Accomack County, Virginia?

Accomack County, Virginia has about 31,703 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Accomack County, Virginia?

The typical household in Accomack County, Virginia earns about $20,431 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Accomack County, Virginia expensive?

In Accomack County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $51,900, and the typical rent is about $335 a month.

How educated are people in Accomack County, Virginia?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Accomack County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Accomack County, Virginia?

About 19.6% of people in Accomack County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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