Population 33,335 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Accomack County
Household size in Accomack County
| Period | Accomack County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.40 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.26 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.26 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Accomack County is a place of small households, averaging 2.26 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.40 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Accomack County
| Period | Accomack County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.1 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.4 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.4 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Accomack County skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.1, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Accomack County
| Period | Accomack County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Accomack County as they are nationally: 11.1%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Accomack County
Renters in Accomack County
| Period | Accomack County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.9% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.2% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.6% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly three in ten households in Accomack County rent their homes (28.6%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Nearly six in ten owners (55.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Accomack County
| Period | Accomack County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.3% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 32.2% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.6% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Accomack County: 27.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Accomack County
| Period | Accomack County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Accomack County was built around 1977, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in Virginia as a whole, where the median home dates to 1984. The median year built has moved up from 1970 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Accomack County
| Period | Accomack County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $748 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $717 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $875 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,024 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$276 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Accomack County costs $1,024 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $276 a month from 2006–10, a 37% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Accomack County
Bachelor's degrees in Accomack County
| Period | Accomack County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.9% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.7% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Accomack County: 21.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Accomack County
| Period | Accomack County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.6% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.4% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.4% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in Accomack County never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 4.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Accomack County has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Virginia counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Accomack County
| Period | Accomack County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Accomack County has been strong: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.8 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Accomack County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accomack County | 2.26 | 47.4 | 11.1% | 28.6% | 27.6% | 1977 | $1,024 | 21.7% | 84.4% | 3.3% |
| Northumberland County | 2.21 | 56.0 | 9.7% | 13.9% | 35.7% | 1987 | $917 | 32.9% | 89.0% | 3.9% |
| Lancaster County | 1.97 | 57.6 | 7.5% | 18.5% | 21.4% | 1982 | $1,020 | 40.4% | 86.2% | 8.0% |
| Middlesex County | 2.19 | 53.6 | 7.3% | 12.6% | 30.5% | 1983 | $1,038 | 32.9% | 91.7% | 3.2% |
| King and Queen County | 2.25 | 49.8 | 10.0% | 24.3% | 14.2% | 1989 | $1,010 | 18.4% | 90.8% | 5.5% |
| King William County | 2.54 | 40.4 | 11.5% | 11.1% | 5.2% | 1993 | $1,128 | 23.0% | 93.5% | 2.2% |
| Hanover County | 2.63 | 43.4 | 8.5% | 17.9% | 5.3% | 1990 | $1,773 | 42.8% | 94.3% | 2.6% |
| Henrico County | 2.49 | 41.1 | 11.8% | 35.5% | 6.3% | 1984 | $1,697 | 47.1% | 93.4% | 3.8% |
| Goochland County | 2.51 | 49.8 | 4.9% | 15.1% | 7.9% | 1998 | $1,483 | 45.6% | 95.4% | 1.6% |
| Fluvanna County | 2.65 | 44.8 | 7.8% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 1994 | $1,517 | 37.5% | 93.6% | 4.2% |
| Nelson County | 2.40 | 49.2 | 5.7% | 20.3% | 25.6% | 1984 | $919 | 36.2% | 90.4% | 3.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Accomack County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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