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Accomack County

Virginia · 33,164 residents · 449.32 sq mi
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Accomack County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,372. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $149,800. With a median age of 44.7, 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 44.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,164
−13%since 2000
from 38,305 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
74 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 85 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.7
+13%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K33K35K37K39K1990201020202024Accomack County
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,372
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,766
+40%since 2000
from $16,309 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,800
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$709
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.2%
−39.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
27.8% rent
Vacancy rate
32.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+58%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(20,266)
Black27.9%(9,253)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(2,850)
Asian0.5%(177)
Other1.5%(490)
Diversity Score67.2%(22,283)
Diversity Score
67
+6%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+31%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.7%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Accomack County, Virginia?

Accomack County, Virginia has about 33,164 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Accomack County, Virginia earns about $41,372 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 $149,800, and the typical rent is about $709 a month.

How educated are people in Accomack County, Virginia?

About 18.0% 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 15.6% of people in Accomack County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Accomack County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Accomack County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,461 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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