Accomack County, Virginia Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Accomack County, Virginia, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Accomack County, Virginia. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Accomack County, Virginia. The estimated population of Accomack County, Virginia is 33,388 people, with a median age of 47.1.

We can look at the total population in Accomack County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
33,388
+2.54%
+1.67%
2020
32,560
 -0.35% -
2019
32,673
 -0.21% -
2018
32,742
 -0.3% -
2017
32,840
 - -

Population of Accomack County, Virginia by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
59.7%
60.3%
 -1.00%
Black/African American
28.5%
28.3%
 +0.71%
Native
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Hispanic
9.1%
8.8%
 +3.41%
Asian
0.8%
0.7%
 +14.29%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
1.3%
 +23.08%
Other
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Accomack County, Virginia by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47.1 +2.84% 45.4 +6.57% 48.4 +2.76%
2020 45.8 -0.22% 42.6 -0.7% 47.1 +0.43%
2019 45.9 0% 42.9 -1.38% 46.9 -0.64%
2018 45.9 -0.22% 43.5 +1.16% 47.2 -1.46%
2017 46 - 43 - 47.9 -

The median age of Accomack County, Virginia gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,994 -6.58% 1,821 -9.56% 1,866 1,640
10 to 19 1,885 -0.099999999999999% 1,794 +23.98% 1,851 2,186
20 to 29 1,832 +0.66% 1,558 -3.67% 1,833 1,483
30 to 39 1,807 -7.04% 1,731 +11.08% 1,676 1,929
40 to 49 1,717 -1.18% 1,894 -14.81% 1,683 1,624
50 to 59 2,371 +0.82% 2,723 -4.04% 2,380 2,614
60 to 69 2,338 +14.77% 2,643 +2.78% 2,663 2,703
70+ 2,135 +8.09% 2,597 +13.1% 2,307 2,950

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Accomack County, Virginia is $50,601.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Accomack County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $56,712.00
  • 45 to 64
    $59,356.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,225.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Accomack County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Accomack County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Accomack County, Virginia is currently $68,774.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.99% of households in Accomack County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Accomack County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.62%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.12%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.56%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.29%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.15%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.27%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.99%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Accomack County is $29,202.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Accomack County by the total population of Accomack County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Accomack County, Virginia, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Accomack County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.51%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.63%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.36%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    52.00%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.50%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Accomack County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Accomack County over the age of 16 is 27,325.

Of those people, a total of 55.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Accomack County is 52.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,480 43.40% 10.00%
20 to 24 years 1,409 50.50% 5.90%
25 to 29 years 1,907 80.90% 5.80%
30 to 34 years 1,892 73.60% 5.70%
35 to 44 years 3,233 88.40% 3.10%
45 to 54 years 4,007 75.90% 3.20%
55 to 59 years 2,774 72.30% 1.90%
60 to 64 years 2,562 52.10% 1.30%
65 to 74 years 4,862 28.70% 5.60%
75 years and over 3,199 6.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Accomack County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 18,328 51.00% 3.80%
Black or African American 7,395 64.30% 4.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 67 95.50% 0.00%
Asian 255 66.70% 4.10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 174 76.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,106 60.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,956 66.20% 0.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 17,296 49.90% 4.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Accomack County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Accomack County is 14,319, with median earnings of $31,568.00.

Women in Accomack County, Virginia earning approximately 76.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 14,319 $31,568.00
Male 7,405 $36,327.00
Female 6,914 $27,736.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,275 $61,827.00
Business and Financial 385 $54,671.00
Computer and Mathematical 110 $102,500.00
Architecture and Engineering 290 $74,167.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 46 $63,889.00
Community and Social Service 229 $48,594.00
Legal 67 $101,146.00
Educational and Library 646 $40,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 81 $29,821.00
Healthcare Practitioners 543 $63,207.00
Healthcare Support 662 $21,925.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 215 $31,223.00
Law Enforcement 127 $44,583.00
Food Preparation and Serving 650 $7,298.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,066 $16,978.00
Personal Care and Service 240 $14,709.00
Sales 1,244 $21,653.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,361 $30,770.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 553 $24,175.00
Construction and Extraction 695 $26,793.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 512 $50,162.00
Production 1,759 $30,971.00
Transportation and Material Moving 997 $35,511.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 733 $62,625.00 542 $61,282.00
Business and Financial 143 $138,750.00 242 $46,722.00
Computer and Mathematical 99 $105,438.00 11 $32,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 250 $73,750.00 40 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 30 $76,111.00 16 $34,167.00
Community and Social Service 43 $40,481.00 186 $53,214.00
Legal 22 $0.00 45 $44,943.00
Educational and Library 199 $45,461.00 447 $30,731.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 37 $41,157.00 44 $9,464.00
Healthcare Practitioners 82 $63,707.00 461 $62,899.00
Healthcare Support 19 $13,229.00 643 $22,170.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 207 $31,005.00 8 $0.00
Law Enforcement 80 $51,154.00 47 $38,964.00
Food Preparation and Serving 202 $2,499.00 448 $11,395.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 576 $18,262.00 490 $15,788.00
Personal Care and Service 43 $0.00 197 $23,413.00
Sales 488 $42,109.00 756 $18,506.00
Office and Administrative Support 230 $32,105.00 1,131 $30,084.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 437 $25,013.00 116 $24,151.00
Construction and Extraction 695 $26,793.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 491 $50,405.00 21 $0.00
Production 1,062 $34,030.00 697 $28,349.00
Transportation and Material Moving 851 $44,196.00 146 $26,298.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 14,152 households in Accomack County, with an average household size of 2.29 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 9,430 families in Accomack County with an average family size of 2.83 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,802 902 1,726 4,722
Average Household Size 2.78 2.78 3.33 1.1
Total Families 6,802 902 1,726 0
Average Household Size 2.78 2.55 3.16 0

Poverty

Of the 9,430 families in Accomack County, 12.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Accomack County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 21,661 housing units in Accomack County, Virginia.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 14,152 65.33%
Vacant 7,509 34.67%

17.52% of the total 21,661 housing units in Accomack County are rental units. This is approximately 3,795 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 9,463 are occupied by the owner - or 43.69% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Accomack County is $884.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Accomack County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    894
  • Less than $500
    429
  • $500 to $999
    1,983
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,167
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    175
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    41
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Accomack County is $171,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Accomack County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,026
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,396
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,508
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,792
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,749
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,388
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    474
  • $1,000,000 or more
    130

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Accomack County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Accomack County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    3,928
  • 1940 to 1949
    799
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,691
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,355
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,250
  • 1980 to 1989
    3,248
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,960
  • 2000 to 2009
    3,174
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,256
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Accomack County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,234
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,262
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,054
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,602

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Accomack County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Accomack County that commute to work in a particular way.

22.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Accomack County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    221
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,643
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,334
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,525
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,406
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    563
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,672
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    318
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    523
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    482
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    318
  • 90 or more minutes
    243

Summary

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Places in Accomack County, Virginia

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