Accomack County, VA

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2021 Population

33,388

2.54% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

47.1

2.84% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

16.9%

14.5% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$50,601

9.58% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$171,400

1.32% 1-year decline

2021 Employed Population

14,319

5.08% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Accomack County, VA had a population of 33.4k people with a median age of 47.1 and a median household income of $50,601. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Accomack County, VA grew from 32,560 to 33,388, a 2.54% increase and its median household income grew from $46,178 to $50,601, a 9.58% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Accomack County, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (59.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (28.5%), White (Hispanic) (4.81%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.33%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.63%).

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.

93.9% of the residents in Accomack County, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Accomack County, VA are Eastern Shore Community College (232052) (85 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Accomack County, VA was $171,400, and the homeownership rate was 66.9%.

Most people in Accomack County, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.1 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.

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Population & Diversity

Accomack County, VA is home to a population of 33.4k people, from which 93.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.32% of Accomack County, VA residents were born outside of the country (2.78k people).

In 2021, there were 2.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (19.9k people) in Accomack County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.61k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.9%

2021 Citizenship

94%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.9% of Accomack County, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Accomack County, VA was 94%, 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)
19.9k ± 59
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
9.5k ± 171
White (Hispanic)
1.61k ± 325

9.11%

Hispanic Population

3.04k people

9.11% of the people in Accomack County, VA are hispanic (3.04k people).

The following chart shows the 7 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
109,039 ± 8,055 people
India
96,011 ± 7,565 people
Mexico
59,097 ± 5,948 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 109,039 Virginia residents, followed by India with 96,011 and Mexico with 59,097.

Foreign-Born Population

8.32%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.78k people

8.37%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.73k people

As of 2021, 8.32% of Accomack County, VA residents (2.78k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Accomack County, VA was 8.37%, 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
1,063 ± 235
Gulf War (2001-)
403 ± 170
Gulf War (1990s)
209 ± 82

Accomack County, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.64 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Accomack County, VA employs 14.3k people. The largest industries in Accomack County, VA are Manufacturing (2,738 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,722 people), and Retail Trade (1,348 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($83,068), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($67,500), and Information ($66,071).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,894. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

14.3k

2021 Value

± 958

5.08%

1 Year growth

± 9.13%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Accomack County, VA grew at a rate of 5.08%, from 13.6k employees to 14.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Accomack County, VA, are Production Occupations (1,759 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,361 people), and Management Occupations (1,275 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Accomack County, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

14.3k

2021 Value

± 958

5.08%

1 Year growth

± 9.13%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Accomack County, VA grew at a rate of 5.08%, from 13.6k employees to 14.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Accomack County, VA, are Manufacturing (2,738 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,722 people), and Retail Trade (1,348 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

$36,327

Median earning men ± $2,847

$27,736

Median earning women ± $2,149

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($89,427), Public Administration ($70,769), and Information ($66,875).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($48,750), Construction ($46,395), and Public Administration ($45,565).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

198
Retail Trade
161
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
154
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$255k
Manufacturing
$80.4k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$39k
Retail Trade

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.7B, followed by Electronics ($29B) and Machinery ($23.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$313B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

95.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $313B. This is expected to increase 95.3% to $612B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $26B, followed by Maryland with $18.5B and Pennsylvania and $12.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Accomack County, VA went to Donald J. Trump with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (54.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.11%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Accomack County, VA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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 2021, universities in Accomack County, VA awarded 85 degrees. The student population of Accomack County, VA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 253 male students and 384 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Accomack County, VA are White (41 and 49.4%), followed by Black or African American (26 and 31.3%), Hispanic or Latino (12 and 14.5%), and Unknown (2 and 2.41%).

The largest universities in Accomack County, VA by number of degrees awarded are Eastern Shore Community College (232052) (85 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Accomack County, VA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (25 and 29.4%), Child Care Provider (14 and 16.5%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (13 and 15.3%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 637 students enrolled in Accomack County, VA, 39.7% men and 60.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 275 records, of which 56.4% were women and 43.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
25 degrees awarded
Child Care Provider
5 degrees awarded
Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
5 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Accomack County, VA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 25 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Accomack County, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Eastern Shore Community College (232052)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

85 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Eastern Shore Community College (232052) with 85 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 25 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Accomack County, VA, which is 0.417 times less than the 60 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 41 degrees mean that there were 1.58 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 26 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 2021.

Public, 2-year ($180) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.836% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.859% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.68M), Bachelors Degree (1.44M), and Some college (1.41M).

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 Accomack County, VA was $171,400 in 2021, which is 0.7 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $173,700 to $171,400, a 1.32% decrease. The homeownership rate in Accomack County, VA is 66.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Accomack County, VA have an average commute time of 22.1 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.

Median household income in Accomack County, VA is $50,601. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Accomack County, VA was Census Tract 906 with a value of $58,040, followed by Census Tract 907 and Census Tract 905, with respective values of $52,089 and $48,958.

In 2022, 13.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Accomack County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.44%.

Housing

Property

$171,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$9,373

$9,463

Median Property Taxes

±$698

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

66.9%

Homeownership

2021

64.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.9% of the housing units in Accomack County, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 906
Census Tract 907
Census Tract 905

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Accomack County, VA was Census Tract 906 with a value of $58,040, followed by Census Tract 907 and Census Tract 905, with respective values of $52,089 and $48,958.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Accomack County, 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.

$50,601

Median Household Income

± $5,803

14.2k

Number of Households

± 933

In 2021, the median household income of the 14.2k households in Accomack County, VA grew to $50,601 from the previous year's value of $46,178.

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.

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.381% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2021

Drove Alone (74.1%)
Carpooled (13.5%)
Worked At Home (6.07%)

In 2021, 74.1% of workers in Accomack County, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.5%) and those who worked at home (6.07%).

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

22.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Accomack County, VA have a shorter commute time (22.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.83% 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 2022, 13.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Accomack County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.44%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

16.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Accomack County, VA (5.59k out of 33.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males 18 - 24.

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 2022, 24.1% of the children was living in poverty in Accomack County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, 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.

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Health

87.7% of the population of Accomack County, VA has health coverage, with 34.5% on employee plans, 19.9% on Medicaid, 19.1% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 2.61% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Accomack County, VA see 2308 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.42% decrease from the previous year (2493 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2149 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 848 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.8% were men and 53.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,308 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Accomack County, VA

Primary care physicians in Accomack County, VA see an average of 2,308 patients per year. This represents a 7.42% decrease from the previous year (2,493 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.9% under 18 years, 16.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.8% were men and 53.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

12.3%

Uninsured

34.5%

Employer Coverage

19.9%

Medicaid

19.1%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

2.61%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Accomack County, VA declined by 12.1% from 14% to 12.3%.

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 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 74.9 in Accomack County, VA.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 40% in Accomack County, VA.

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

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