Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA

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2023 Population

171,931

0.396% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

49.6

0.609% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

11.9%

7.79% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$68,558

3.92% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$263,300

4.19% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

68,207

1.25% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA had a population of 172k people with a median age of 49.6 and a median household income of $68,558. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA grew from 171,253 to 171,931, a 0.396% increase and its median household income grew from $65,973 to $68,558, a 3.92% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (21.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.65%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.76%), and White (Hispanic) (1.4%).

6.58% of the households in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, 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.

97.7% of the residents in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA are Rappahannock Community College (233310) (923 degrees awarded in 2022) and Eastern Shore Community College (232052) (118 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA was $263,300, and the homeownership rate was 77.1%.

Most people in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA was 2 cars per household.

Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA borders George Washington Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA, James City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA, Virginia Beach City (North) PUMA, VA, Hampton City PUMA, VA, Wicomico, Worcester & Somerset Counties--Salisbury City PUMA, MD, Central St. Mary's County--Lexington Park City & Leonardtown PUMA, MD, Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD, King William, New Kent, Charles City & Eastern Hanover Counties PUMA, VA, and Norfolk City (North) PUMA, VA.

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Population & Diversity

Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA is home to a population of 172k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.28% of Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA residents were born outside of the country (7.36k people).

In 2023, there were 3.24 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (117k people) in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 36.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.27k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA are Spanish (6,938 households), Haitian (1,102 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (425 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

87,263

Women

50.9%

84,058

Men

49.1%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 171,321 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.7%

2023 Citizenship

98%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.7% of Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
117k ± 465
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
36.2k ± 745
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.27k ± 737

5.71%

Hispanic Population

9.83k people

5.71% of the people in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA are hispanic (9.83k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,351 ± 899 people
Haiti
688 ± 643 people
Guatemala
534 ± 566 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA was Mexico, the natal country of 1,351 Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA residents, followed by Haiti with 688 and Guatemala with 534.

Foreign-Born Population

4.28%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

7.36k people

3.8%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

6.52k people

As of 2023, 4.28% of Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA residents (7.36k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA was 3.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,938 households (4.23%)
Haitian
1,102 households (0.672%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
425 households (0.259%)

6.58% of the households in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA was Spanish. 4.23% of the households in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,715 ± 402
Gulf War (2001-)
3,070 ± 374
Gulf War (1990s)
2,578 ± 457

Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.54 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA employs 68.2k people. The largest industries in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA are Construction (5,951 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,785 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,654 people), and the highest paying industries are Air transportation ($171,960), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($149,327), and Electronics stores ($140,836).

Males in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,847. The income inequality in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.431, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

33,117

Women

49.1%

34,347

Men

50.9%

The workforce of Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA in 2020 was 67,464 people, with 49.1% woman, and 50.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA.

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Occupations

68.2k

2022 Value

1.25%

1 Year growth

± 1.25%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA grew at a rate of 1.25%, from 67.4k employees to 68.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,038 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,721 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,390 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

68.2k

2022 Value

1.25%

1 Year growth

± 1.25%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA grew at a rate of 1.25%, from 67.4k employees to 68.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA, are Construction (5,951 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,785 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,654 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA, though some of these residents may live in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,476

Median earning men ± $2,042

$36,008

Median earning women ± $1,330

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($105,557), Public Administration ($77,886), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,464).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($62,007), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,190), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($51,005).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

0.617%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.69M people employed in Maryland. This represents a 0.617% 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 13.9%.

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

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 Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, 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

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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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA awarded 1,041 degrees. The student population of Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,206 male students and 2,043 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA are White (667 and 64.1%), followed by Black or African American (212 and 20.4%), Hispanic or Latino (68 and 6.53%), and Two or More Races (45 and 4.32%).

The largest universities in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA by number of degrees awarded are Rappahannock Community College (233310) (923 and 88.7%) and Eastern Shore Community College (232052) (118 and 11.3%).

The most popular majors in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA are Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (274 and 26.3%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (245 and 23.5%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (177 and 17%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 3,249 students enrolled in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA, 37.1% men and 62.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,902 records, of which 62.5% were women and 37.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
245 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
58 degrees awarded
Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
12 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 245 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Rappahannock Community College (233310)
923 degrees awarded
Eastern Shore Community College (232052)
118 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rappahannock Community College (233310) with 923 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 283 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA, which is 0.373 times less than the 758 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 667 degrees mean that there were 3.15 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 212 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 ($4,620) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($190) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,260) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.01% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.621% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (48.2k), Some college (30.7k), and Secondary Education (22.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA was $263,300 in 2023, which is 0.868 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $252,700 to $263,300, a 4.19% increase. The homeownership rate in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA is 77.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA have an average commute time of 30.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA is $68,558. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA was Loudoun County (East Central)--Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA with a value of $201,612, followed by Fairfax County (Northeast)--McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA and Loudoun County (West & South)--Leesburg Town PUMA, VA, with respective values of $185,556 and $182,479.

Housing

Property

$263,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,696

$55,749

Median Property Taxes

±$1,829

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 Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.1%

Homeownership

2023

69.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 77.1% of the housing units in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA was Loudoun County (East Central)--Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA with a value of $201,612, followed by Fairfax County (Northeast)--McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA and Loudoun County (West & South)--Leesburg Town PUMA, VA, with respective values of $185,556 and $182,479.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$68,558

Median Household Income

± $2,049

72.3k

Number of Households

± 2,096

In 2023, the median household income of the 72.3k households in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA grew to $68,558 from the previous year's value of $65,973.

The following chart displays the households in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, 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

0.431

2022 Wage GINI in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA

0.435

2021 Wage GINI in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA

In 2022, the income inequality in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA was 0.431 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.926% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (76.8%)
Worked At Home (11.1%)
Carpooled (8.93%)

In 2023, 76.8% of workers in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.1%) and those who carpooled to work (8.93%).

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

30.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA have a longer commute time (30.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 4.86% of the workforce in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA (19.9k out of 168k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. 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 Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

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.

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.

Health

93.1% of the population of Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA has health coverage, with 37.8% on employee plans, 17.6% on Medicaid, 20.1% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 3.95% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Virginia see 1324 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.07% increase from the previous year (1310 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1351 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 447 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,324 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Virginia

Primary care physicians in Virginia see an average of 1,324 patients per year. This represents a 1.07% increase from the previous year (1,310 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.8% under 18 years, 15.2% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 26.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.91%

Uninsured

37.8%

Employer Coverage

17.6%

Medicaid

20.1%

Medicare

13.7%

Non-Group

3.95%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA declined by 12.4% from 7.88% to 6.91%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.