Accomack County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51001 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 33,335 | — | #1,385 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,993 | -21.5% | #2,170 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.6 years | +22.4% | #399 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $204,300 | -27.5% | #1,361 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $977 | -16.0% | #1,073 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.9% | +10.5% | #1,732 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Accomack County has a population of 33,335, making it the #1,385 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.6 years, which is 22.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Accomack County is $58,993, ranking #2,170 out of 3,222 counties — 21.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.9% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
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The median home value in Accomack County is $204,300 (-27.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $977/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.4%.
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89.0% of residents in Accomack County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% below the national rate.
About Accomack County, Virginia
Accomack County, Virginia has a total population of 33,335, making it the 1,385th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Accomack County is 47.6 years, which is 22.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Accomack County is $58,993, which ranks #2,170 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
The median home value in Accomack County is $204,300, 27.5% below the national median. Renters in Accomack County pay a median gross rent of $977 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Accomack County, 21.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.6 min.
Accomack County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 58.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (27.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.9%).
All data for Accomack County, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.