Accomack County, VA

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2024 Population

33,335

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

47.6

0.211% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

13.9%

6.38% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$58,993

2.6% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$204,300

5.8% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

14,644

0.667% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Accomack County, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.2% of the residents in Accomack County, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Accomack County, VA are Eastern Shore Community College (170 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Accomack County, VA was $204,300, and the homeownership rate was 71.4%.

Most people in Accomack County, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Accomack County, VA was 2 cars per household.

Accomack County, VA borders Somerset County, MD, Worcester County, MD, Lancaster County, VA, Mathews County, VA, Middlesex County, VA, Northampton County, VA, and Northumberland County, VA.

About the photo: Sunrise over a salt marsh at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia.

Photo by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast Region

United States Virginia

Population & Diversity

Accomack County, VA is home to a population of 33.3k people, from which 93.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.45% of Accomack County, VA residents were born outside of the country (2.82k people).

In 2024, there were 2.14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (19.4k people) in Accomack County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.04k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.12k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.2%

2024 Citizenship

93.3%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 93.2% of Accomack County, VA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Accomack County, VA was 93.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Accomack County, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Accomack County, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
19.4k ± 123
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
9.04k ± 190
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
2.12k ± 424

10.9%

Hispanic Population

3.65k people

10.9% of the people in Accomack County, VA are hispanic (3.65k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Accomack County, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
107,827 ± 8,012 people
India
97,961 ± 7,641 people
Mexico
63,695 ± 6,173 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 107,827 Virginia residents, followed by India with 97,961 and Mexico with 63,695.

Foreign-Born Population

8.45%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

2.82k people

8.94%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.98k people

As of 2024, 8.45% of Accomack County, VA residents (2.82k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Accomack County, VA was 8.94%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Accomack County, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
857 ± 206
Gulf War (2001-)
514 ± 152
Gulf War (1990s)
217 ± 109

Accomack County, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.67 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Accomack County, VA.

Economy

The economy of Accomack County, VA employs 14.6k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Accomack County, VA were Manufacturing (2,248 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,900 people), and Retail Trade (1,703 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($81,181), Public Administration ($77,721), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($77,029).

Employment

Occupations

14.6k

2024 Value

± 909

0.667%

1 Year growth

± 9.15%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Accomack County, VA grew at a rate of 0.667%, from 14.5k employees to 14.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Accomack County, VA, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,626 people), Production Occupations (1,429 people), and Management Occupations (1,402 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Accomack County, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

14.6k

2024 Value

± 909

0.667%

1 Year growth

± 9.15%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Accomack County, VA grew at a rate of 0.667%, from 14.5k employees to 14.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Accomack County, VA, are Manufacturing (2,248 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,900 people), and Retail Trade (1,703 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Accomack County, VA, though some of these residents may live in Accomack County, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,478

Median earning men ± $3,748

$30,974

Median earning women ± $3,302

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($107,632), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($102,700), and Information ($71,875).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($66,993), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,375), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,215).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.1M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

68
Other Services (except Public Administration)
68
Retail Trade
59
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$113k
Manufacturing
$38.2k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$37k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Accomack County, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (51.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
Republican Party
Other (0.905%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2023, universities in Accomack County, VA awarded 170 degrees. The student population of Accomack County, VA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 291 male students and 429 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Accomack County, VA are White (69 and 42.1%), Black or African American (60 and 36.6%), Hispanic or Latino (27 and 16.5%), and Two or More Races (5 and 3.05%).

The largest universities in Accomack County, VA by number of degrees awarded are Eastern Shore Community College (170 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Accomack County, VA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (34 and 20%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (32 and 18.8%), and Welding Technology (13 and 7.65%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 720 students enrolled in Accomack County, VA, 40.4% men and 59.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 293 records, of which 54.3% were women and 45.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
25 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
11 degrees awarded
Automobile Mechanics Technology
9 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Accomack County, VA was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 25 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Accomack County, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Eastern Shore Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

170 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Eastern Shore Community College with 170 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 56 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Accomack County, VA, which is 0.491 times less than the 114 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 69 degrees mean that there were 1.15 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 60 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,758) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($180) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,100) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Accomack County, VA was $204,300 in 2024, which is 0.614 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $193,100 to $204,300, a 5.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Accomack County, VA is 71.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Accomack County, VA have an average commute time of 20.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Accomack County, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Accomack County, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.71%.

Housing

Property

$204,300

Median Property Value 2024

±$15,794

$10,319

Median Property Taxes

±$688

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Accomack County, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Accomack County, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.4%

Homeownership

2024

68.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 71.4% of the housing units in Accomack County, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Accomack County, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,993

Median Household Income

± $5,112

14.4k

Number of Households

± 875

In 2024, the median household income of the 14.4k households in Accomack County, VA grew to $58,993 from the previous year's value of $57,500.

The following chart displays the households in Accomack County, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Accomack County, VA is from Virginia.

0.472

2023 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.475

2022 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2023, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.599% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (72.5%)
Carpooled (14.6%)
Worked At Home (8.09%)

In 2024, 72.5% of workers in Accomack County, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.6%) and those who worked at home (8.09%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Accomack County, VA have a shorter commute time (20.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.36% of the workforce in Accomack County, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Accomack County, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Accomack County, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Accomack County, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Accomack County, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.71%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Accomack County, VA (4.56k out of 32.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Accomack County, VA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 24.1% of the children was living in poverty in Accomack County, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 7.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 226 in Accomack County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 32.6 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

89% of the population of Accomack County, VA has health coverage, with 34.6% on employee plans, 18.7% on Medicaid, 20.8% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 2.17% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Accomack County, VA see 2,770 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,770 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1844 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 739 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,770 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Accomack County, VA

Primary care physicians in Accomack County, VA see an average of 2,770 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,770 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Accomack County, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.6% under 18 years, 16.3% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 25.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11%

Uninsured

34.6%

Employer Coverage

18.7%

Medicaid

20.8%

Medicare

12.7%

Non-Group

2.17%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Accomack County, VA grew by 18.7% from 9.27% to 11%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Accomack County, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 92.3 in Accomack County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Accomack County, VA.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 44% in Accomack County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Accomack County, VA.