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981
TOTAL POPULATION
420
MALE POPULATION
561
FEMALE POPULATION
74.87
MALES / 100 FEMALES
133.57
FEMALES / 100 MALES
30.9
MEDIAN AGE
4.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$19,560
PER CAPITA INCOME
$48,750
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$41,304
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
363
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
53.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Accomac Zip Codes

Accomac Area Codes

Race in Accomac

The most populous races in Accomac are Hispanic or Latino (390 | 39.8%), White / Caucasian (352 | 35.9%), and Two or more Races (335 | 34.2%).
Race in Accomac
Race# Population% Population
Asian50.5%
Black / African American26727.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino39039.8%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian35235.9%
Two or more Races33534.2%
Some other Race222.2%
Total981100.0%

Ancestry in Accomac

The most populous ancestries reported in Accomac are American (515 | 52.5%), Central American (345 | 35.2%), Guatemalan (345 | 35.2%), English (44 | 4.5%), and Mexican (37 | 3.8%), together accounting for 131.1% of all Accomac residents.
Ancestry in Accomac
Ancestry# Population% Population
American51552.5%
British10.1%
Canadian40.4%
Central American34535.2%
Cherokee10.1%
Cuban60.6%
Eastern European20.2%
English444.5%
European10.1%
French111.1%
German212.1%
Guatemalan34535.2%
Haitian131.3%
Hungarian30.3%
Irish171.7%
Italian121.2%
Korean90.9%
Mexican373.8%
Norwegian40.4%
Polish40.4%
Puerto Rican20.2%
Scotch-Irish10.1%
Scottish30.3%
Welsh80.8%
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Immigrants in Accomac

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Accomac came from Latin America (208 | 21.2%), Central America (192 | 19.6%), Guatemala (188 | 19.2%), Asia (23 | 2.3%), and India (18 | 1.8%), together accounting for 64.1% of all Accomac residents.
Immigrants in Accomac
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia232.3%
Caribbean161.6%
Central America19219.6%
Guatemala18819.2%
Haiti161.6%
India181.8%
Latin America20821.2%
Mexico40.4%
Philippines50.5%
South Central Asia181.8%
South Eastern Asia50.5%
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Sex and Age in Accomac

Sex and Age in Accomac

The most populous age groups in Accomac are 40 to 44 Years (65 | 15.5%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (148 | 26.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Accomac
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years43 (10.2%)19 (3.4%)
5 to 9 Years38 (9.0%)21 (3.7%)
10 to 14 Years20 (4.8%)148 (26.4%)
15 to 19 Years14 (3.3%)91 (16.2%)
20 to 24 Years4 (0.9%)1 (0.2%)
25 to 29 Years45 (10.7%)24 (4.3%)
30 to 34 Years36 (8.6%)24 (4.3%)
35 to 39 Years27 (6.4%)5 (0.9%)
40 to 44 Years65 (15.5%)52 (9.3%)
45 to 49 Years26 (6.2%)15 (2.7%)
50 to 54 Years18 (4.3%)76 (13.6%)
55 to 59 Years6 (1.4%)13 (2.3%)
60 to 64 Years28 (6.7%)24 (4.3%)
65 to 69 Years21 (5.0%)19 (3.4%)
70 to 74 Years8 (1.9%)11 (2.0%)
75 to 79 Years3 (0.7%)6 (1.1%)
80 to 84 Years4 (0.9%)10 (1.8%)
85 Years and over14 (3.3%)2 (0.4%)
Total420 (100.0%)561 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Accomac

Median Family Size in Accomac

The median family size in Accomac is 4.49 persons per family, with single female/mother families (19 | 11.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.68 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (9 | 5.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.22 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Accomac
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple132 (82.5%)4.61
Single Male/Father9 (5.6%)2.22
Single Female/Mother19 (11.9%)4.68
Total Families160 (100.0%)4.49

Median Household Size in Accomac

Median Household Size in Accomac
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple132 (43.4%)4.64
Single Male/Father9 (3.0%)2.22
Single Female/Mother19 (6.2%)5.79
Non-family144 (47.4%)-
Total Households304 (100.0%)2.92

Household Size by Marriage Status in Accomac

Out of a total of 304 households in Accomac, 160 (52.6%) are family households, while 144 (47.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 48, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 144.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Accomac
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-144 (47.4%)
2-Person Households48 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households30 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households18 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households16 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households42 (13.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households6 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total160 (52.6%)144 (47.4%)

Female Fertility in Accomac

Fertility by Age in Accomac

Average fertility rate in Accomac is 22.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 102.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Accomac
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years5 (100.0%)102.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total5 (100.0%)22.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Accomac

60.0% of women with births (5) in Accomac are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 40.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 40.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Accomac
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years3 (60.0%)2 (40.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (60.0%)2 (40.0%)

Fertility by Education in Accomac

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Accomac
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree2 (40.0%)167.0
Graduate Degree3 (60.0%)231.0
Total5 (100.0%)22.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Accomac

40.0% of women with births in Accomac are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Accomac
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Graduate Degree3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (60.0%)2 (40.0%)

Income in Accomac

Income Overview in Accomac

Per Capita Income in Accomac is $19,560, while median incomes of families and households are $48,750 and $41,304 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income981$19,560
Median Family Income160$48,750
Mean Family Income160$70,219
Median Household Income304$41,304
Mean Household Income304$57,193
Income Deficit160$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)98128.43%
Wage / Income Gap ($)98171.57¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index9810.38

Earnings by Sex in Accomac

Average Earnings in Accomac are $33,059, $24,375 for men and $34,058 for women, a difference of 28.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Accomac
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male219 (51.4%)$24,375
Female207 (48.6%)$34,058
Total426 (100.0%)$33,059

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Accomac

The most common earnings brackets in Accomac are $5,000 to $7,499 for men (51 | 23.3%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (73 | 35.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Accomac
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less6 (2.7%)4 (1.9%)
$2,500 to $4,9993 (1.4%)1 (0.5%)
$5,000 to $7,49951 (23.3%)4 (1.9%)
$7,500 to $9,9994 (1.8%)4 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)4 (1.9%)
$12,500 to $14,9993 (1.4%)1 (0.5%)
$15,000 to $17,49924 (11.0%)7 (3.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9997 (3.2%)12 (5.8%)
$20,000 to $22,4997 (3.2%)4 (1.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9996 (2.7%)10 (4.8%)
$25,000 to $29,99915 (6.9%)7 (3.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99915 (6.9%)73 (35.3%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)48 (23.2%)
$40,000 to $44,9998 (3.6%)1 (0.5%)
$45,000 to $49,9999 (4.1%)9 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $54,99911 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99914 (6.4%)12 (5.8%)
$65,000 to $74,99912 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99912 (5.5%)3 (1.5%)
$100,000+12 (5.5%)3 (1.5%)
Total219 (100.0%)207 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Accomac

Average earnings in Accomac are $23,542 for men and $34,161 for women, a difference of 31.1%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $67,500, while those with graduate degree education earn the least with $59,750. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $63,750, while those with bachelor's degree education have the smallest earnings of $23,750.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Accomac
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$67,500$34,250
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$59,750$63,750
Total$23,542$34,161

Family Income in Accomac

Family Income Brackets in Accomac

According to the Accomac family income data, there are 59 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 36.9% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Accomac
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000138.1%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99942.5%
$25,000 to $34,99963.8%
$35,000 to $49,9995936.9%
$50,000 to $74,9992515.6%
$75,000 to $99,9991710.6%
$100,000 to $149,9993119.4%
$150,000 to $199,99910.6%
$200,000+42.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Accomac

4-person families (7 | 4.4%) account for the highest median family income in Accomac with $106,250 per family, while 2-person families (48 | 30.0%) have the highest median income of $44,219 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Accomac
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families48 (30.0%)$88,438
3-Person Families44 (27.5%)$60,417
4-Person Families7 (4.4%)$106,250
5-Person Families16 (10.0%)$0
6-Person Families39 (24.4%)$0
7+ Person Families6 (3.7%)$0
Total160 (100.0%)$48,750

Family Income by Number of Earners in Accomac

Family Income by Number of Earners in Accomac
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners21 (13.1%)$2,499
1 Earner40 (25.0%)$48,750
2 Earners92 (57.5%)$48,125
3+ Earners7 (4.4%)$0
Total160 (100.0%)$48,750

Household Income in Accomac

Household Income Brackets in Accomac

With 83 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Accomac, accounting for 27.3% of all households. In contrast, only 1 households (0.3%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Accomac
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000123.9%
$10,000 to $14,99931.0%
$15,000 to $24,999289.2%
$25,000 to $34,9998327.3%
$35,000 to $49,9997023.0%
$50,000 to $74,9993511.5%
$75,000 to $99,999309.9%
$100,000 to $149,9993812.5%
$150,000 to $199,99910.3%
$200,000+41.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Accomac

The median household income in Accomac is $41,304, with the highest median household income of $53,750 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 73 households (24.0%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Accomac
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years97 (31.9%)$41,122
45 to 64 Years134 (44.1%)$34,841
65+ Years73 (24.0%)$53,750
Total304 (100.0%)$41,304

Poverty in Accomac

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Accomac

With 24.3% poverty level for males and 4.7% for females among the residents of Accomac, under 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 41 males (95.4%) and 1 females (33.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Accomac
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years41 (95.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years19 (47.5%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)2 (2.1%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years4 (80.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)1 (33.3%)
25 to 34 Years7 (16.3%)15 (33.3%)
35 to 44 Years2 (3.3%)2 (3.5%)
45 to 54 Years4 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years3 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)4 (13.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (11.1%)
Total80 (24.3%)26 (4.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Accomac

According to the poverty statistics in Accomac, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Accomac
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2 (4.6%)19 (100.0%)
5 Years9 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years21 (52.5%)66 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years9 (100.0%)93 (97.9%)
15 Years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years1 (20.0%)89 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)2 (66.7%)
25 to 34 Years36 (83.7%)30 (66.7%)
35 to 44 Years59 (96.7%)55 (96.5%)
45 to 54 Years26 (86.7%)91 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years27 (90.0%)37 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years29 (100.0%)26 (86.7%)
75 Years and over21 (100.0%)16 (88.9%)
Total249 (75.7%)532 (95.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Accomac

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Accomac show that 3.0% or 4 of the total 132 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 10.5%, comprising of 4 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Accomac
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children34 (89.5%)4 (10.5%)
3 or 4 Children45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total128 (97.0%)4 (3.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Accomac

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Accomac
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)13 (86.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)13 (68.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Accomac

The poverty data for Accomac shows that 4 of the married-couple family households (3.0%) and 13 of the single-parent households (46.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (10.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 household (65.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Accomac
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children4 (10.5%)13 (65.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (3.0%)13 (46.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Accomac

Employment by Class of Employer in Accomac

Among the 355 employed individuals in Accomac, private company employees (271 | 76.3%), not-for-profit organizations (24 | 6.8%), and local government employees (23 | 6.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Accomac
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees27176.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)102.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)143.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations246.8%
Local Government Employees236.5%
State Government Employees113.1%
Federal Government Employees20.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total355100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Accomac

According to the labor force statistics for Accomac, out of the total population over 16 years of age (683), 53.1% or 363 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.9% or 7 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 83.0% or 112 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 6.3% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Accomac
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years6 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years35 (50.7%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years23 (38.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years107 (71.8%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years112 (83.0%)7 (6.3%)
55 to 59 Years12 (63.2%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years42 (80.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years25 (42.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over1 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total363 (53.1%)7 (1.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Accomac

According to labor force statistics for Accomac, 68.4% of individuals (331) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (484) are in the labor force, with 2.1% or 7 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 72.1% or 44 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.5% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Accomac
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School107 (66.9%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma124 (67.0%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree44 (72.1%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher56 (71.8%)10 (12.5%)
Total331 (68.4%)10 (2.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Accomac

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Accomac are Management (30 | 8.4%), Community & Social Service (29 | 8.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (25 | 7.0%), Education Instruction & Library (13 | 3.6%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (11 | 3.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Accomac

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Accomac, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (80.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Accomac
OccupationMaleFemale
Management16 (53.3%)14 (46.7%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science20 (80.0%)5 (20.0%)
Computers & Mathematics2 (50.0%)2 (50.0%)
Architecture & Engineering10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science8 (72.7%)3 (27.3%)
Community & Social Service 9 (31.0%)20 (69.0%)
Education, Arts & Media5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment4 (36.4%)7 (63.6%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total (Category)45 (50.0%)45 (50.0%)
Total (Overall)166 (46.6%)190 (53.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Accomac are Healthcare Support (59 | 16.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (22 | 6.2%).
Services Occupations in Accomac

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Accomac
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)59 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving1 (4.5%)21 (95.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)1 (1.2%)80 (98.8%)
Total (Overall)166 (46.6%)190 (53.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Accomac are Office & Administration (14 | 3.9%), and Sales & Related (13 | 3.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Accomac

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Accomac
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related11 (84.6%)2 (15.4%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Total (Category)11 (40.7%)16 (59.3%)
Total (Overall)166 (46.6%)190 (53.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Accomac are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (10 | 2.8%), Construction & Extraction (8 | 2.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (6 | 1.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Accomac

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Accomac
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)166 (46.6%)190 (53.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Accomac are Production (104 | 29.2%), Material Moving (26 | 7.3%), and Transportation (4 | 1.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Accomac

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Accomac
OccupationMaleFemale
Production61 (58.7%)43 (41.3%)
Transportation4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving20 (76.9%)6 (23.1%)
Total (Category)85 (63.4%)49 (36.6%)
Total (Overall)166 (46.6%)190 (53.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Accomac

Employment Industries in Accomac

The major employment industries in Accomac include Manufacturing (131 | 36.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (80 | 22.5%), Educational Services (27 | 7.6%), Accommodation & Food Services (17 | 4.8%), and Transportation & Warehousing (12 | 3.4%).
Employment Industries in Accomac

Employment Industries by Sex in Accomac

The Accomac industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Utilities (90.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), and Public Administration (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Accomac
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing88 (67.2%)43 (32.8%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade7 (77.8%)2 (22.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing3 (25.0%)9 (75.0%)
Utilities10 (90.9%)1 (9.1%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific3 (30.0%)7 (70.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support6 (60.0%)4 (40.0%)
Educational Services13 (48.1%)14 (51.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)80 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation4 (50.0%)4 (50.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services1 (5.9%)16 (94.1%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total166 (46.6%)190 (53.4%)

Education in Accomac

School Enrollment in Accomac

The most common levels of schooling among the 317 students in Accomac are high school (144 | 45.4%), middle school (104 | 32.8%), and elementary school (46 | 14.5%).
School Enrollment in Accomac
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool41.3%
Kindergarten165.1%
Elementary School4614.5%
Middle School10432.8%
High School14445.4%
College / Undergraduate30.9%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total317100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Accomac

Out of a total of 317 students who are enrolled in schools in Accomac, 1 (0.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 316 (99.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1 (1.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 3 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Accomac
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds157 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds94 (99.0%)1 (1.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total316 (99.7%)1 (0.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Accomac

Education (25 | 21.9%), science & technology (18 | 15.8%), business (18 | 15.8%), bio, nature & agricultural (16 | 14.0%), and physical & health sciences (10 | 8.8%) are the most common fields of study among 114 individuals in Accomac who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Accomac
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics76.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1614.0%
Physical & Health Sciences108.8%
Psychology87.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering76.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology1815.8%
Business1815.8%
Education2521.9%
Literature & Languages10.9%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts21.8%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities21.8%
Total114100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Accomac

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Accomac

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Accomac are males with 3 vehicles (73, accounting for 44.0%) and females with 3 vehicles (69, making up 38.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Accomac
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle56 (33.7%)94 (49.7%)
2 Vehicles30 (18.1%)19 (10.1%)
3 Vehicles73 (44.0%)69 (36.5%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)3 (1.6%)
5 or more Vehicles5 (3.0%)4 (2.1%)
Total166 (100.0%)189 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Accomac

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Accomac are 10 to 14 minutes (200 commuters, 59.2%), 5 to 9 minutes (65 commuters, 19.2%), and 15 to 19 minutes (19 commuters, 5.6%).
Commute Time in Accomac
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes6519.2%
10 to 14 Minutes20059.2%
15 to 19 Minutes195.6%
20 to 24 Minutes82.4%
25 to 29 Minutes20.6%
30 to 34 Minutes175.0%
35 to 39 Minutes72.1%
40 to 44 Minutes10.3%
45 to 59 Minutes20.6%
60 to 89 Minutes144.1%
90 or more Minutes30.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Accomac

The most common commute times in Accomac are 10 to 14 minutes (72 commuters, 44.4%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (128 commuters, 72.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Accomac
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes44 (27.2%)21 (11.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes72 (44.4%)128 (72.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes9 (5.6%)10 (5.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes8 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)2 (1.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes16 (9.9%)1 (0.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes4 (2.5%)3 (1.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes1 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)2 (1.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes5 (3.1%)9 (5.1%)
90 or more Minutes3 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Accomac

The most frequent times of departure to work in Accomac are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (60, 37.0%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (55, 31.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Accomac
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM14 (8.6%)19 (10.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2 (1.2%)39 (22.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM5 (3.1%)5 (2.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM13 (8.0%)8 (4.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM26 (16.1%)5 (2.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM26 (16.1%)8 (4.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM7 (4.3%)55 (31.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM6 (3.7%)11 (6.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)7 (4.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)13 (7.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM60 (37.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM3 (1.8%)6 (3.4%)
Total162 (100.0%)176 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Accomac

Occupancy by Ownership in Accomac

Of the total 304 dwellings in Accomac, owner-occupied units account for 175 (57.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 129 (42.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Accomac
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units17557.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units12942.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units304100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Accomac

Occupancy by Household Size in Accomac
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household14447.4%
2-Person Household4815.8%
3-Person Household309.9%
4+ Person Household8227.0%
Total Housing Units304100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Accomac

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Accomac
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household56 (38.9%)88 (61.1%)
2-Person Household44 (91.7%)4 (8.3%)
3-Person Household13 (43.3%)17 (56.7%)
4+ Person Household62 (75.6%)20 (24.4%)
Total Housing Units175 (57.6%)129 (42.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Accomac

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Accomac
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School55 (85.9%)9 (14.1%)
High School Diploma25 (22.3%)87 (77.7%)
College/Associate Degree45 (77.6%)13 (22.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher50 (71.4%)20 (28.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Accomac

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Accomac
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4213.8%
35 to 44 Years5518.1%
45 to 54 Years9731.9%
55 to 64 Years3712.2%
65 to 74 Years4213.8%
75 to 84 Years227.2%
85 Years and Over93.0%
Total304100.0%

Housing Finances in Accomac

Median Income by Occupancy in Accomac

Median Income by Occupancy in Accomac
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied175 (57.6%)$43,942
Renter-Occupied129 (42.4%)$33,931
Average304 (100.0%)$41,304

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Accomac

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Accomac
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00012 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9991 (0.6%)2 (1.5%)
$15,000 to $19,9994 (2.3%)13 (10.1%)
$20,000 to $24,9997 (4.0%)4 (3.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9998 (4.6%)75 (58.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99961 (34.9%)9 (7.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99917 (9.7%)18 (14.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99928 (16.0%)2 (1.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99932 (18.3%)6 (4.6%)
$150,000 or more5 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total175 (100.0%)129 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Accomac

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Accomac
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30012 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49916 (9.1%)8 (6.2%)
$500 to $79931 (17.7%)14 (10.8%)
$800 to $99915 (8.6%)85 (65.9%)
$1,000 to $1,49944 (25.1%)9 (7.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99953 (30.3%)1 (0.8%)
$2,000 to $2,4992 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more2 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total175 (100.0%)129 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Accomac

Housing Structures in Accomac

Housing Structures in Accomac
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached26988.5%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments20.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments196.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments144.6%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total304100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Accomac

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Accomac
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached175 (65.1%)94 (34.9%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total175 (57.6%)129 (42.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Accomac

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Accomac
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms2 (1.1%)28 (21.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms33 (18.9%)87 (67.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms109 (62.3%)12 (9.3%)
8 or more Rooms31 (17.7%)2 (1.5%)
Total175 (100.0%)129 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Accomac

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Accomac
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)13 (10.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas54 (30.9%)14 (10.8%)
Electricity47 (26.9%)102 (79.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene65 (37.1%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels9 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total175 (100.0%)129 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Accomac

Household Vehicle Usage in Accomac
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle6 (3.4%)1 (0.8%)
1 Vehicle57 (32.6%)117 (90.7%)
2 Vehicles34 (19.4%)11 (8.5%)
3 or more Vehicles78 (44.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total175 (100.0%)129 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Accomac

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Accomac

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units62113
Median Property Value$172,500$239,600
Median Household Income$44,808$0
Monthly Housing Costs$519$2
Real Estate Taxes$800$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Accomac

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Accomac
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0003 (4.8%)1 (0.9%)
$50,000 to $99,99916 (25.8%)7 (6.2%)
$100,000 to $299,99940 (64.5%)98 (86.7%)
$300,000 to $499,9992 (3.2%)7 (6.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9991 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total62 (100.0%)113 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Accomac

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Accomac
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0005 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9997 (11.3%)7 (6.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9993 (4.8%)5 (4.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99917 (27.4%)5 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9996 (9.7%)44 (38.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9994 (6.5%)11 (9.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99915 (24.2%)24 (21.2%)
$150,000 or more5 (8.1%)17 (15.0%)
Total62 (100.0%)113 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Accomac

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Accomac
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x21 (33.9%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x11 (17.7%)26 (23.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x11 (17.7%)6 (5.3%)
4.0x or more18 (29.0%)16 (14.2%)
Total62 (100.0%)113 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Accomac

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Accomac
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80031 (50.0%)7 (6.2%)
$800 to $1,49921 (33.9%)28 (24.8%)
$800 to $1,49910 (16.1%)24 (21.2%)
Total62 (100.0%)113 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Accomac

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Accomac

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Accomac
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years38 (48.1%)41 (51.9%)
6 to 18 Years288 (92.0%)25 (8.0%)
19 to 25 Years2 (8.7%)21 (91.3%)
26 to 34 Years41 (60.3%)27 (39.7%)
35 to 44 Years112 (94.9%)6 (5.1%)
45 to 54 Years105 (86.8%)16 (13.2%)
55 to 64 Years49 (73.1%)18 (26.9%)
65 to 74 Years59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total733 (82.6%)154 (17.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Accomac

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Accomac
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born38 (48.1%)41 (51.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen288 (92.0%)25 (8.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen2 (8.7%)21 (91.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Accomac

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Accomac
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00021 (15.9%)111 (84.1%)
$25,000 to $49,999436 (95.4%)21 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999104 (93.7%)7 (6.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99952 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over120 (88.9%)15 (11.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Accomac

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Accomac
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 614 (17.7%)31 (39.2%)
6 to 18 Years50 (16.0%)247 (78.9%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)2 (8.7%)
25 to 34 Years9 (13.2%)32 (47.1%)
35 to 44 Years1 (0.9%)111 (94.1%)
45 to 54 Years2 (1.7%)103 (85.1%)
55 to 64 Years9 (13.4%)44 (65.7%)
65 to 74 Years59 (100.0%)41 (69.5%)
75 Years and over39 (100.0%)38 (97.4%)
Total183 (20.6%)649 (73.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Accomac

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Accomac
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years9 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)5 (10.4%)
35 to 64 Years4 (3.3%)13 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)8 (26.7%)
75 Years and over21 (100.0%)11 (61.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Accomac

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Accomac: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years9 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)1 (3.3%)
75 Years and over14 (66.7%)7 (38.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Accomac: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)5 (10.4%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)4 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over10 (47.6%)6 (33.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Accomac: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years9 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (2.5%)10 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (6.7%)
75 Years and over11 (52.4%)2 (11.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Accomac: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years1 (0.8%)1 (0.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)7 (23.3%)
75 Years and over18 (85.7%)4 (22.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Accomac: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years9 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years1 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Accomac

Computing Device Access in Accomac

Computing Device Access in Accomac
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop24580.6%
Smartphone26185.9%
Tablet19965.5%
No Computing Device82.6%
Total304100.0%

Internet Access in Accomac

Internet Access in Accomac
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet10.3%
Broadband Home15049.3%
Cellular Data Only5518.1%
Satellite Internet6421.0%
No Internet3511.5%
Total304100.0%

Accomac Summary

Accomac is a small town located in Accomack County, Virginia, United States. It is situated on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay, approximately 50 miles south of the state capital of Richmond. The population of Accomac was 1,769 at the 2010 census.

History

Accomac was first settled in 1663 by English colonists from the Virginia Company of London. The town was named after the Accomack Indians, who were the original inhabitants of the area. The town was incorporated in 1742 and was the county seat of Accomack County until 1867, when the county seat was moved to nearby Onancock.
Accomac was an important port in the 18th and 19th centuries, and was a major center for the production of seafood, including oysters, crabs, and fish. The town was also a major center for the production of agricultural products, including corn, wheat, and tobacco.

Geography

Accomac is located at 37°45'N 75°45'W (37.75, -75.75). It is situated on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay, approximately 50 miles south of the state capital of Richmond. The town is bordered by the towns of Onancock to the north, Parksley to the east, and Painter to the south.
The town has a total area of 0.9 square miles, all of which is land. The terrain is generally flat, with some rolling hills. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters.

Economy

The economy of Accomac is largely based on agriculture and seafood production. The town is home to several large farms, which produce corn, wheat, and tobacco. The town is also a major center for the production of seafood, including oysters, crabs, and fish.
In addition to agriculture and seafood production, Accomac is home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers. The town is also home to a number of tourist attractions, including the Accomack County Historical Society Museum and the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 1,769 people, 745 households, and 463 families residing in Accomac. The population density was 1,945.3 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the town was 79.2% White, 17.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in Accomac was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $45,625. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Accomac?
Total Population of Accomac is 981.
What is the Total Male Population of Accomac?
Total Male Population of Accomac is 420.
What is the Total Female Population of Accomac?
Total Female Population of Accomac is 561.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Accomac?
There are 74.87 Males per 100 Females in Accomac.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Accomac?
There are 133.57 Females per 100 Males in Accomac.
What is the Median Population Age in Accomac?
Median Population Age in Accomac is 30.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Accomac
Average Family Size in Accomac is 4.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Accomac
Average Household Size in Accomac is 2.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Accomac?
Per Capita income in Accomac is $19,560.
What is the Median Family Income in Accomac?
Median Family Income in Accomac is $48,750.
What is the Median Household income in Accomac?
Median Household Income in Accomac is $41,304.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Accomac?
Income or Wage Gap in Accomac is 28.4%.
Women in Accomac earn 71.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Accomac?
Inequality or Gini Index in Accomac is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Accomac?
There are 363 People in the Labor Forcein in Accomac.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Accomac?
53.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Accomac.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Accomac?
Unemployment Rate in Accomac is 1.9%.