Accomack County, VA

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Accomack County Overview

33,367
TOTAL POPULATION
16,257
MALE POPULATION
17,110
FEMALE POPULATION
95.01
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.25
FEMALES / 100 MALES
47.3
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,570
PER CAPITA INCOME
$69,408
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$52,694
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,553
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
15,196
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
55.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Accomack County Area Codes

Race in Accomack County

The most populous races in Accomack County are White / Caucasian (20,860 | 62.5%), Black / African American (9,484 | 28.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (3,084 | 9.2%).
Race in Accomack County
Race# Population% Population
Asian2680.8%
Black / African American9,48428.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino3,0849.2%
Native / Alaskan790.2%
White / Caucasian20,86062.5%
Two or more Races2,0976.3%
Some other Race5791.7%
Total33,367100.0%

Ancestry in Accomack County

The most populous ancestries reported in Accomack County are American (15,456 | 46.3%), English (2,823 | 8.5%), Irish (2,114 | 6.3%), German (1,776 | 5.3%), and Mexican (1,524 | 4.6%), together accounting for 71.0% of all Accomack County residents.
Ancestry in Accomack County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African2010.6%
Albanian40.0%
American15,45646.3%
Apache20.0%
Arab760.2%
Austrian500.2%
Barbadian110.0%
Brazilian110.0%
British1950.6%
Burmese50.0%
Canadian360.1%
Central American1,0183.0%
Central American Indian180.1%
Cherokee90.0%
Colombian130.0%
Creek440.1%
Cuban430.1%
Czech120.0%
Danish600.2%
Dominican90.0%
Dutch930.3%
Eastern European390.1%
English2,8238.5%
European3741.1%
Filipino620.2%
Finnish190.1%
French2040.6%
French American Indian20.0%
French Canadian1020.3%
German1,7765.3%
Greek260.1%
Guatemalan8942.7%
Haitian5361.6%
Honduran170.1%
Hungarian600.2%
Indian (Asian)660.2%
Irish2,1146.3%
Italian6171.8%
Jamaican100.0%
Korean950.3%
Laotian480.1%
Lebanese240.1%
Lithuanian90.0%
Lumbee310.1%
Malaysian80.0%
Mexican1,5244.6%
Moroccan520.2%
Northern European1290.4%
Norwegian1130.3%
Pakistani180.1%
Pennsylvania German80.0%
Polish4341.3%
Portuguese250.1%
Puerto Rican3421.0%
Romanian20.0%
Russian880.3%
Salvadoran1070.3%
Scandinavian440.1%
Scotch-Irish1680.5%
Scottish3461.0%
Slavic160.1%
Slovak240.1%
South American130.0%
Spaniard580.2%
Spanish470.1%
Sri Lankan90.0%
Subsaharan African2010.6%
Swedish490.2%
Swiss140.0%
Thai110.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian20.0%
Ukrainian420.1%
Welsh1030.3%
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Immigrants in Accomack County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Accomack County came from Latin America (1,983 | 5.9%), Central America (1,370 | 4.1%), Guatemala (706 | 2.1%), Caribbean (602 | 1.8%), and Mexico (585 | 1.8%), together accounting for 15.7% of all Accomack County residents.
Immigrants in Accomack County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa620.2%
Asia2600.8%
Barbados110.0%
Brazil110.0%
Canada190.1%
Caribbean6021.8%
Central America1,3704.1%
China640.2%
Denmark220.1%
Dominican Republic90.0%
Eastern Asia640.2%
Eastern Europe530.2%
El Salvador620.2%
England30.0%
Europe1520.5%
Germany410.1%
Guatemala7062.1%
Haiti5771.7%
Honduras170.1%
India190.1%
Indonesia480.1%
Laos80.0%
Latin America1,9835.9%
Mexico5851.8%
Morocco620.2%
Northern Africa620.2%
Northern Europe250.1%
Philippines570.2%
Portugal30.0%
Russia530.2%
South America110.0%
South Central Asia190.1%
South Eastern Asia1770.5%
Southern Europe330.1%
Spain300.1%
Taiwan420.1%
Thailand180.1%
Trinidad and Tobago20.0%
Vietnam460.1%
Western Europe410.1%
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Sex and Age in Accomack County

Sex and Age in Accomack County

The most populous age groups in Accomack County are 65 to 69 Years (1,399 | 8.6%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (1,489 | 8.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Accomack County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years799 (4.9%)975 (5.7%)
5 to 9 Years979 (6.0%)647 (3.8%)
10 to 14 Years1,040 (6.4%)1,190 (7.0%)
15 to 19 Years783 (4.8%)1,121 (6.6%)
20 to 24 Years944 (5.8%)493 (2.9%)
25 to 29 Years939 (5.8%)884 (5.2%)
30 to 34 Years894 (5.5%)933 (5.4%)
35 to 39 Years656 (4.0%)1,049 (6.1%)
40 to 44 Years943 (5.8%)588 (3.4%)
45 to 49 Years801 (4.9%)924 (5.4%)
50 to 54 Years1,113 (6.9%)1,075 (6.3%)
55 to 59 Years1,364 (8.4%)1,338 (7.8%)
60 to 64 Years1,186 (7.3%)1,396 (8.2%)
65 to 69 Years1,399 (8.6%)1,489 (8.7%)
70 to 74 Years921 (5.7%)1,129 (6.6%)
75 to 79 Years995 (6.1%)783 (4.6%)
80 to 84 Years264 (1.6%)530 (3.1%)
85 Years and over237 (1.5%)566 (3.3%)
Total16,257 (100.0%)17,110 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Accomack County

Median Family Size in Accomack County

The median family size in Accomack County is 2.84 persons per family, with single female/mother families (1,646 | 17.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.33 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (959 | 10.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.34 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Accomack County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple6,606 (71.7%)2.79
Single Male/Father959 (10.4%)2.34
Single Female/Mother1,646 (17.9%)3.33
Total Families9,211 (100.0%)2.84

Median Household Size in Accomack County

The median household size in Accomack County is 2.26 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,646 | 11.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.56 persons per household. non-family households (5,041 | 35.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.06 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Accomack County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple6,606 (46.4%)2.80
Single Male/Father959 (6.7%)2.58
Single Female/Mother1,646 (11.6%)3.56
Non-family5,041 (35.4%)1.06
Total Households14,252 (100.0%)2.26

Household Size by Marriage Status in Accomack County

Out of a total of 14,252 households in Accomack County, 9,211 (64.6%) are family households, while 5,041 (35.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 5,099, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 4,775.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Accomack County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-4,775 (33.5%)
2-Person Households5,099 (35.8%)252 (1.8%)
3-Person Households1,720 (12.1%)4 (0.0%)
4-Person Households1,541 (10.8%)5 (0.0%)
5-Person Households515 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households267 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households69 (0.5%)5 (0.0%)
Total9,211 (64.6%)5,041 (35.4%)

Female Fertility in Accomack County

Fertility by Age in Accomack County

Average fertility rate in Accomack County is 60.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 116.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 72.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Accomack County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years267 (72.6%)116.0
35 to 50 years101 (27.5%)37.0
Total368 (100.0%)60.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Accomack County

48.4% of women with births (368) in Accomack County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 63.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 20.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Accomack County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years98 (36.7%)169 (63.3%)
35 to 50 years80 (79.2%)21 (20.8%)
Total178 (48.4%)190 (51.6%)

Fertility by Education in Accomack County

Average fertility rate in Accomack County is 60.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 122.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 26.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Accomack County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School53 (14.4%)42.0
High School Diploma93 (25.3%)47.0
College or Associate's Degree99 (26.9%)55.0
Bachelor's Degree93 (25.3%)122.0
Graduate Degree30 (8.2%)87.0
Total368 (100.0%)60.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Accomack County

51.6% of women with births in Accomack County 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 less than high school are least likely to be married with 58.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Accomack County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School22 (41.5%)31 (58.5%)
High School Diploma42 (45.2%)51 (54.8%)
College or Associate's Degree44 (44.4%)55 (55.6%)
Bachelor's Degree40 (43.0%)53 (57.0%)
Graduate Degree30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total178 (48.4%)190 (51.6%)

Income in Accomack County

Income Overview in Accomack County

Per Capita Income in Accomack County is $31,570, while median incomes of families and households are $69,408 and $52,694 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income33,367$31,570
Median Family Income9,211$69,408
Mean Family Income9,211$87,350
Median Household Income14,252$52,694
Mean Household Income14,252$73,075
Income Deficit9,211$9,553
Wage / Income Gap (%)33,36732.17%
Wage / Income Gap ($)33,36767.83¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index33,3670.45

Earnings by Sex in Accomack County

Average Earnings in Accomack County are $32,894, $39,995 for men and $27,129 for women, a difference of 32.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Accomack County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male8,319 (51.9%)$39,995
Female7,716 (48.1%)$27,129
Total16,035 (100.0%)$32,894

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Accomack County

The most common earnings brackets in Accomack County are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (790 | 9.5%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (870 | 11.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Accomack County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less628 (7.5%)302 (3.9%)
$2,500 to $4,999110 (1.3%)580 (7.5%)
$5,000 to $7,499204 (2.5%)327 (4.2%)
$7,500 to $9,999205 (2.5%)436 (5.7%)
$10,000 to $12,499295 (3.5%)202 (2.6%)
$12,500 to $14,999113 (1.4%)310 (4.0%)
$15,000 to $17,499152 (1.8%)375 (4.9%)
$17,500 to $19,999169 (2.0%)296 (3.8%)
$20,000 to $22,499299 (3.6%)234 (3.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999331 (4.0%)348 (4.5%)
$25,000 to $29,999756 (9.1%)870 (11.3%)
$30,000 to $34,999482 (5.8%)632 (8.2%)
$35,000 to $39,999416 (5.0%)611 (7.9%)
$40,000 to $44,999451 (5.4%)223 (2.9%)
$45,000 to $49,999638 (7.7%)415 (5.4%)
$50,000 to $54,999500 (6.0%)158 (2.1%)
$55,000 to $64,999510 (6.1%)380 (4.9%)
$65,000 to $74,999534 (6.4%)257 (3.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999790 (9.5%)400 (5.2%)
$100,000+736 (8.8%)360 (4.7%)
Total8,319 (100.0%)7,716 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Accomack County

Average earnings in Accomack County are $45,124 for men and $29,850 for women, a difference of 33.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $76,814, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $29,841. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $46,235, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $16,146.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Accomack County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$29,841$16,146
High School Diploma$43,863$25,242
College or Associate's Degree$50,467$35,081
Bachelor's Degree$57,500$46,235
Graduate Degree$76,814$37,039
Total$45,124$29,850

Family Income in Accomack County

Family Income Brackets in Accomack County

According to the Accomack County family income data, there are 1,649 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 157 families (1.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Accomack County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003223.5%
$10,000 to $14,9991571.7%
$15,000 to $24,9995996.5%
$25,000 to $34,99996710.5%
$35,000 to $49,9991,34514.6%
$50,000 to $74,9991,64917.9%
$75,000 to $99,9991,53816.7%
$100,000 to $149,9991,40015.2%
$150,000 to $199,9996366.9%
$200,000+6086.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Accomack County

7+ person families (66 | 0.7%) account for the highest median family income in Accomack County with $101,500 per family, while 2-person families (5,355 | 58.1%) have the highest median income of $33,721 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Accomack County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families5,355 (58.1%)$67,442
3-Person Families1,759 (19.1%)$70,984
4-Person Families1,322 (14.3%)$72,860
5-Person Families508 (5.5%)$76,346
6-Person Families201 (2.2%)$80,398
7+ Person Families66 (0.7%)$101,500
Total9,211 (100.0%)$69,408

Family Income by Number of Earners in Accomack County

The median family income in Accomack County is $69,408, with families comprising 3+ earners (722) having the highest median family income of $109,030, while families with no earners (2,224) have the lowest median family income of $47,234, accounting for 7.8% and 24.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Accomack County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners2,224 (24.1%)$47,234
1 Earner2,726 (29.6%)$51,714
2 Earners3,539 (38.4%)$85,680
3+ Earners722 (7.8%)$109,030
Total9,211 (100.0%)$69,408

Household Income in Accomack County

Household Income Brackets in Accomack County

With 2,665 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Accomack County, accounting for 18.7% of all households. In contrast, only 670 households (4.7%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Accomack County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0007415.2%
$10,000 to $14,9997845.5%
$15,000 to $24,9991,2118.5%
$25,000 to $34,9991,88113.2%
$35,000 to $49,9992,10914.8%
$50,000 to $74,9992,66518.7%
$75,000 to $99,9991,92413.5%
$100,000 to $149,9991,51110.6%
$150,000 to $199,9997705.4%
$200,000+6704.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Accomack County

The median household income in Accomack County is $52,694, with the highest median household income of $63,433 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 5,449 households (38.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $41,667, with 344 households (2.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Accomack County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years344 (2.4%)$41,667
25 to 44 Years3,080 (21.6%)$62,552
45 to 64 Years5,449 (38.2%)$63,433
65+ Years5,379 (37.7%)$44,188
Total14,252 (100.0%)$52,694

Poverty in Accomack County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Accomack County

With 14.3% poverty level for males and 17.4% for females among the residents of Accomack County, 6 to 11 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 416 males (33.1%) and 287 females (29.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Accomack County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years255 (32.2%)287 (29.4%)
5 Years18 (12.1%)38 (21.7%)
6 to 11 Years416 (33.1%)164 (16.3%)
12 to 14 Years26 (4.3%)170 (25.9%)
15 Years31 (16.3%)16 (9.6%)
16 and 17 Years117 (30.1%)84 (18.3%)
18 to 24 Years324 (30.6%)147 (15.5%)
25 to 34 Years189 (10.5%)291 (16.0%)
35 to 44 Years152 (9.7%)247 (15.1%)
45 to 54 Years86 (4.5%)265 (13.3%)
55 to 64 Years321 (12.6%)555 (20.4%)
65 to 74 Years214 (9.3%)379 (14.6%)
75 Years and over140 (9.5%)308 (17.3%)
Total2,289 (14.3%)2,951 (17.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Accomack County

According to the poverty statistics in Accomack County, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.8% of males and 90.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Accomack County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years537 (67.8%)688 (70.6%)
5 Years131 (87.9%)137 (78.3%)
6 to 11 Years842 (66.9%)842 (83.7%)
12 to 14 Years586 (95.8%)486 (74.1%)
15 Years159 (83.7%)151 (90.4%)
16 and 17 Years271 (69.9%)376 (81.7%)
18 to 24 Years733 (69.4%)803 (84.5%)
25 to 34 Years1,604 (89.5%)1,523 (84.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,416 (90.3%)1,390 (84.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,809 (95.5%)1,734 (86.7%)
55 to 64 Years2,220 (87.4%)2,160 (79.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,096 (90.7%)2,211 (85.4%)
75 Years and over1,340 (90.5%)1,475 (82.7%)
Total13,744 (85.7%)13,976 (82.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Accomack County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Accomack County show that 6.0% or 399 of the total 6,606 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 11.5%, comprising of 40 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 5.3%, which includes 1 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Accomack County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children4,552 (94.5%)264 (5.5%)
1 or 2 Children1,330 (93.4%)94 (6.6%)
3 or 4 Children307 (88.5%)40 (11.5%)
5 or more Children18 (94.7%)1 (5.3%)
Total6,207 (94.0%)399 (6.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Accomack County

According to the poverty data in Accomack County, 5.6% or 54 single-father households and 32.2% or 530 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (45.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 200 households (59.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Accomack County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children2 (0.3%)59 (11.3%)
1 or 2 Children47 (12.9%)271 (34.5%)
3 or 4 Children5 (45.5%)200 (59.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total54 (5.6%)530 (32.2%)

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

The poverty data for Accomack County shows that 399 of the married-couple family households (6.0%) and 584 of the single-parent households (22.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 40 households (11.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 205 household (58.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Accomack County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children264 (5.5%)61 (5.5%)
1 or 2 Children94 (6.6%)318 (27.7%)
3 or 4 Children40 (11.5%)205 (58.9%)
5 or more Children1 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total399 (6.0%)584 (22.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Accomack County

Employment by Class of Employer in Accomack County

Among the 14,099 employed individuals in Accomack County, private company employees (9,187 | 65.2%), not-for-profit organizations (1,275 | 9.0%), and local government employees (1,142 | 8.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Accomack County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees9,18765.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4983.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)6934.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,2759.0%
Local Government Employees1,1428.1%
State Government Employees5533.9%
Federal Government Employees7155.1%
Unpaid Family Workers360.3%
Total14,099100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Accomack County

According to the labor force statistics for Accomack County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (27,380), 55.5% or 15,196 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.7% or 562 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 86.6% or 2,802 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 9.5% or 78 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Accomack County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years826 (53.4%)78 (9.5%)
20 to 24 Years828 (57.6%)70 (8.5%)
25 to 29 Years1,489 (81.7%)40 (2.7%)
30 to 34 Years1,383 (75.7%)93 (6.7%)
35 to 44 Years2,802 (86.6%)92 (3.3%)
45 to 54 Years3,103 (79.3%)84 (2.7%)
55 to 59 Years1,897 (70.2%)32 (1.7%)
60 to 64 Years1,291 (50.0%)12 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,353 (27.4%)72 (5.3%)
75 Years and over233 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total15,196 (55.5%)562 (3.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Accomack County

According to labor force statistics for Accomack County, 74.4% of individuals (11,966) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (16,083) are in the labor force, with 2.9% or 347 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 80.9% or 2,344 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 3.8% or 73 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Accomack County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,918 (64.4%)113 (3.8%)
High School Diploma4,227 (74.2%)194 (3.4%)
College / Associate Degree3,473 (77.0%)122 (2.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,344 (80.9%)52 (1.8%)
Total11,966 (74.4%)466 (2.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Accomack County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Accomack County are Management (1,273 | 8.8%), Community & Social Service (1,070 | 7.4%), Education Instruction & Library (636 | 4.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (448 | 3.1%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (396 | 2.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Accomack County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Accomack County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (92.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (87.5%), and Computers & Mathematics (77.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (81.1%), Health Technologists (80.1%), and Education Instruction & Library (70.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Accomack County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management678 (53.3%)595 (46.7%)
Business & Financial148 (40.6%)217 (59.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science392 (87.5%)56 (12.5%)
Computers & Mathematics83 (77.6%)24 (22.4%)
Architecture & Engineering290 (92.6%)23 (7.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science19 (67.9%)9 (32.1%)
Community & Social Service 371 (34.7%)699 (65.3%)
Education, Arts & Media102 (39.1%)159 (60.9%)
Legal Services & Support46 (48.4%)49 (51.6%)
Education Instruction & Library189 (29.7%)447 (70.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment34 (43.6%)44 (56.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating75 (18.9%)321 (81.1%)
Health Technologists39 (19.9%)157 (80.1%)
Total (Category)1,664 (46.9%)1,888 (53.1%)
Total (Overall)7,336 (50.9%)7,072 (49.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Accomack County are Cleaning & Maintenance (815 | 5.7%), Healthcare Support (797 | 5.5%), Food Preparation & Serving (614 | 4.3%), Security & Protection (337 | 2.3%), and Personal Care & Service (250 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Accomack County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Accomack County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (97.8%), Security & Protection (84.3%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (58.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (97.0%), Personal Care & Service (84.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (78.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Accomack County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support24 (3.0%)773 (97.0%)
Security & Protection284 (84.3%)53 (15.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention218 (97.8%)5 (2.2%)
Law Enforcement66 (57.9%)48 (42.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving134 (21.8%)480 (78.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance475 (58.3%)340 (41.7%)
Personal Care & Service40 (16.0%)210 (84.0%)
Total (Category)957 (34.0%)1,856 (66.0%)
Total (Overall)7,336 (50.9%)7,072 (49.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Accomack County are Sales & Related (1,540 | 10.7%), and Office & Administration (1,282 | 8.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Accomack County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Accomack County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related508 (33.0%)1,032 (67.0%)
Office & Administration145 (11.3%)1,137 (88.7%)
Total (Category)653 (23.1%)2,169 (76.9%)
Total (Overall)7,336 (50.9%)7,072 (49.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Accomack County are Construction & Extraction (727 | 5.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (654 | 4.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (630 | 4.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Accomack County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Accomack County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry468 (74.3%)162 (25.7%)
Construction & Extraction727 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair616 (94.2%)38 (5.8%)
Total (Category)1,811 (90.0%)200 (10.0%)
Total (Overall)7,336 (50.9%)7,072 (49.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Accomack County are Production (1,562 | 10.8%), Transportation (992 | 6.9%), and Material Moving (656 | 4.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Accomack County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Accomack County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,000 (64.0%)562 (36.0%)
Transportation834 (84.1%)158 (15.9%)
Material Moving417 (63.6%)239 (36.4%)
Total (Category)2,251 (70.1%)959 (29.9%)
Total (Overall)7,336 (50.9%)7,072 (49.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Accomack County

Employment Industries in Accomack County

The major employment industries in Accomack County include Manufacturing (2,741 | 19.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,656 | 11.5%), Retail Trade (1,584 | 11.0%), Educational Services (1,104 | 7.7%), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,040 | 7.2%).
Employment Industries in Accomack County

Employment Industries by Sex in Accomack County

The Accomack County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (97.3%), and Wholesale Trade (88.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (87.4%), and Finance & Insurance (80.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Accomack County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting685 (83.7%)133 (16.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction923 (97.3%)26 (2.7%)
Manufacturing1,708 (62.3%)1,033 (37.7%)
Wholesale Trade435 (88.4%)57 (11.6%)
Retail Trade672 (42.4%)912 (57.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing411 (73.9%)145 (26.1%)
Utilities164 (69.5%)72 (30.5%)
Information19 (33.9%)37 (66.1%)
Finance & Insurance44 (19.7%)179 (80.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing84 (31.8%)180 (68.2%)
Professional & Scientific276 (66.8%)137 (33.2%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support344 (58.4%)245 (41.6%)
Educational Services326 (29.5%)778 (70.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance208 (12.6%)1,448 (87.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation38 (34.2%)73 (65.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services228 (21.9%)812 (78.1%)
Public Administration433 (49.2%)447 (50.8%)
Total7,336 (50.9%)7,072 (49.1%)

Education in Accomack County

School Enrollment in Accomack County

The most common levels of schooling among the 6,631 students in Accomack County are high school (1,774 | 26.8%), middle school (1,581 | 23.8%), and elementary school (1,360 | 20.5%).
School Enrollment in Accomack County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2934.4%
Kindergarten3515.3%
Elementary School1,36020.5%
Middle School1,58123.8%
High School1,77426.8%
College / Undergraduate1,09516.5%
Graduate / Professional1772.7%
Total6,631100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Accomack County

Out of a total of 6,631 students who are enrolled in schools in Accomack County, 968 (14.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 5,663 (85.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 317 (47.7% 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 306 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Accomack County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds306 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,522 (96.6%)53 (3.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,789 (83.0%)367 (17.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,084 (94.2%)67 (5.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds184 (81.8%)41 (18.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds348 (52.3%)317 (47.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds121 (72.0%)47 (28.0%)
35 Years and over309 (80.3%)76 (19.7%)
Total5,663 (85.4%)968 (14.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Accomack County

Business (1,097 | 19.5%), education (899 | 16.0%), social sciences (451 | 8.0%), liberal arts & history (437 | 7.7%), and bio, nature & agricultural (414 | 7.3%) are the most common fields of study among 5,636 individuals in Accomack County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Accomack County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics4037.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4147.3%
Physical & Health Sciences1352.4%
Psychology2624.6%
Social Sciences4518.0%
Engineering2454.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies470.8%
Science & Technology3576.3%
Business1,09719.5%
Education89916.0%
Literature & Languages2825.0%
Liberal Arts & History4377.7%
Visual & Performing Arts1963.5%
Communications891.6%
Arts & Humanities3225.7%
Total5,636100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Accomack County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Accomack County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Accomack County are males with 2 vehicles (2,580, accounting for 36.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,499, making up 38.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Accomack County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle503 (7.1%)216 (3.2%)
1 Vehicle976 (13.7%)1,429 (21.4%)
2 Vehicles2,580 (36.3%)2,499 (37.4%)
3 Vehicles1,747 (24.6%)1,739 (26.1%)
4 Vehicles963 (13.6%)612 (9.2%)
5 or more Vehicles335 (4.7%)180 (2.7%)
Total7,104 (100.0%)6,675 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Accomack County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Accomack County are 15 to 19 minutes (2,426 commuters, 18.3%), 10 to 14 minutes (2,422 commuters, 18.3%), and 20 to 24 minutes (2,339 commuters, 17.6%).
Commute Time in Accomack County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3082.3%
5 to 9 Minutes1,80713.6%
10 to 14 Minutes2,42218.3%
15 to 19 Minutes2,42618.3%
20 to 24 Minutes2,33917.6%
25 to 29 Minutes5914.5%
30 to 34 Minutes1,41910.7%
35 to 39 Minutes3372.5%
40 to 44 Minutes5033.8%
45 to 59 Minutes5904.4%
60 to 89 Minutes3102.3%
90 or more Minutes1981.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Accomack County

The most common commute times in Accomack County are 20 to 24 minutes (1,392 commuters, 19.9%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (1,374 commuters, 22.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Accomack County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes185 (2.6%)123 (2.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes887 (12.7%)920 (14.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,048 (15.0%)1,374 (22.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,285 (18.4%)1,141 (18.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,392 (19.9%)947 (15.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes224 (3.2%)367 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes728 (10.4%)691 (11.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes266 (3.8%)71 (1.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes343 (4.9%)160 (2.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes352 (5.0%)238 (3.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes164 (2.3%)146 (2.3%)
90 or more Minutes123 (1.8%)75 (1.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Accomack County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Accomack County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,283, 18.3%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (979, 15.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Accomack County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM665 (9.5%)263 (4.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM473 (6.8%)380 (6.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM187 (2.7%)149 (2.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM686 (9.8%)361 (5.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM781 (11.2%)525 (8.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,283 (18.3%)900 (14.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM605 (8.6%)972 (15.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM700 (10.0%)979 (15.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM242 (3.5%)212 (3.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM329 (4.7%)404 (6.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM108 (1.5%)196 (3.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM7 (0.1%)184 (2.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM696 (10.0%)282 (4.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM235 (3.4%)446 (7.1%)
Total6,997 (100.0%)6,253 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Accomack County

Occupancy by Ownership in Accomack County

Of the total 14,252 dwellings in Accomack County, owner-occupied units account for 9,530 (66.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 4,722 (33.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Accomack County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units9,53066.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units4,72233.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units14,252100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Accomack County

Occupancy by Household Size in Accomack County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household4,77533.5%
2-Person Household5,35137.6%
3-Person Household1,72412.1%
4+ Person Household2,40216.9%
Total Housing Units14,252100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Accomack County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Accomack County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household2,789 (58.4%)1,986 (41.6%)
2-Person Household4,424 (82.7%)927 (17.3%)
3-Person Household1,072 (62.2%)652 (37.8%)
4+ Person Household1,245 (51.8%)1,157 (48.2%)
Total Housing Units9,530 (66.9%)4,722 (33.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Accomack County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Accomack County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,233 (48.3%)1,317 (51.6%)
High School Diploma2,502 (60.3%)1,645 (39.7%)
College/Associate Degree2,959 (71.2%)1,195 (28.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,836 (83.4%)565 (16.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Accomack County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Accomack County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,85613.0%
35 to 44 Years1,56811.0%
45 to 54 Years2,37716.7%
55 to 64 Years3,07221.5%
65 to 74 Years2,94520.7%
75 to 84 Years1,80512.7%
85 Years and Over6294.4%
Total14,252100.0%

Housing Finances in Accomack County

Median Income by Occupancy in Accomack County

Median Income by Occupancy in Accomack County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied9,530 (66.9%)$65,502
Renter-Occupied4,722 (33.1%)$37,784
Average14,252 (100.0%)$52,694

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Accomack County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Accomack County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000265 (2.8%)179 (3.8%)
$5,000 to $9,999179 (1.9%)119 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $14,999288 (3.0%)493 (10.4%)
$15,000 to $19,999452 (4.7%)217 (4.6%)
$20,000 to $24,999282 (3.0%)263 (5.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,018 (10.7%)863 (18.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,055 (11.1%)1,058 (22.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,961 (20.6%)699 (14.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,453 (15.2%)470 (10.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,215 (12.8%)290 (6.1%)
$150,000 or more1,362 (14.3%)71 (1.5%)
Total9,530 (100.0%)4,722 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Accomack County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Accomack County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,614 (16.9%)101 (2.1%)
$300 to $4991,893 (19.9%)203 (4.3%)
$500 to $7991,913 (20.1%)762 (16.1%)
$800 to $999805 (8.5%)905 (19.2%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,602 (16.8%)1,305 (27.6%)
$1,500 to $1,999919 (9.6%)378 (8.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499432 (4.5%)28 (0.6%)
$2,500 to $2,999130 (1.4%)60 (1.3%)
$3,000 or more222 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total9,530 (100.0%)4,722 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Accomack County

Housing Structures in Accomack County

Housing Structures in Accomack County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached11,06177.6%
Single Unit, Attached3412.4%
2 Unit Apartments660.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1100.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2771.9%
10 or more Apartments2651.9%
Mobile Home / Other2,13215.0%
Total14,252100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Accomack County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Accomack County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached8,482 (76.7%)2,579 (23.3%)
Single Unit, Attached143 (41.9%)198 (58.1%)
2 Unit Apartments4 (6.1%)62 (93.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3 (2.7%)107 (97.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)277 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)265 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other898 (42.1%)1,234 (57.9%)
Total9,530 (66.9%)4,722 (33.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Accomack County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Accomack County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room8 (0.1%)85 (1.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms337 (3.5%)644 (13.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms2,842 (29.8%)2,623 (55.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms3,867 (40.6%)1,104 (23.4%)
8 or more Rooms2,476 (26.0%)266 (5.6%)
Total9,530 (100.0%)4,722 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Accomack County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Accomack County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas126 (1.3%)136 (2.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2,085 (21.9%)942 (20.0%)
Electricity5,660 (59.4%)2,976 (63.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene1,358 (14.2%)612 (13.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels257 (2.7%)42 (0.9%)
No Fuel Used44 (0.5%)14 (0.3%)
Total9,530 (100.0%)4,722 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Accomack County

Household Vehicle Usage in Accomack County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle327 (3.4%)815 (17.3%)
1 Vehicle2,386 (25.0%)2,090 (44.3%)
2 Vehicles3,592 (37.7%)1,269 (26.9%)
3 or more Vehicles3,225 (33.8%)548 (11.6%)
Total9,530 (100.0%)4,722 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Accomack County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Accomack County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units5,3534,177
Median Property Value$153,800$221,300
Median Household Income$52,391$791
Monthly Housing Costs$423$222
Real Estate Taxes$805$28

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Accomack County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Accomack County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000769 (14.4%)233 (5.6%)
$50,000 to $99,999850 (15.9%)282 (6.8%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,629 (49.1%)2,380 (57.0%)
$300,000 to $499,999542 (10.1%)908 (21.7%)
$500,000 to $749,999328 (6.1%)245 (5.9%)
$750,000 to $999,999155 (2.9%)47 (1.1%)
$1,000,000 or more80 (1.5%)82 (2.0%)
Total5,353 (100.0%)4,177 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Accomack County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Accomack County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000294 (5.5%)182 (4.4%)
$10,000 to $24,999865 (16.2%)150 (3.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999736 (13.8%)157 (3.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999617 (11.5%)282 (6.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,026 (19.2%)438 (10.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999677 (12.7%)935 (22.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999567 (10.6%)776 (18.6%)
$150,000 or more571 (10.7%)648 (15.5%)
Total5,353 (100.0%)4,177 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Accomack County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Accomack County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x2,115 (39.5%)79,533 (1,904.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x668 (12.5%)1,578 (37.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x646 (12.1%)847 (20.3%)
4.0x or more1,861 (34.8%)620 (14.8%)
Total5,353 (100.0%)4,177 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Accomack County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Accomack County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,594 (48.5%)56 (1.3%)
$800 to $1,4991,425 (26.6%)1,199 (28.7%)
$800 to $1,4991,206 (22.5%)1,560 (37.3%)
Total5,353 (100.0%)4,177 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Accomack County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Accomack County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Accomack County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,997 (95.2%)101 (4.8%)
6 to 18 Years4,625 (92.6%)368 (7.4%)
19 to 25 Years1,593 (79.8%)403 (20.2%)
26 to 34 Years2,435 (73.4%)883 (26.6%)
35 to 44 Years2,640 (83.9%)505 (16.1%)
45 to 54 Years3,272 (84.1%)617 (15.9%)
55 to 64 Years4,640 (88.3%)616 (11.7%)
65 to 74 Years4,873 (99.5%)27 (0.5%)
75 Years and older3,263 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total29,338 (89.3%)3,520 (10.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Accomack County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Accomack County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,997 (95.2%)101 (4.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen4,625 (92.6%)368 (7.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,593 (79.8%)403 (20.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Accomack County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Accomack County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0004,102 (88.0%)560 (12.0%)
$25,000 to $49,9996,744 (85.3%)1,165 (14.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,159 (88.6%)663 (11.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,735 (93.0%)357 (7.0%)
$100,000 and over7,845 (92.3%)652 (7.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Accomack County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Accomack County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,170 (55.8%)852 (40.6%)
6 to 18 Years2,586 (51.8%)2,139 (42.8%)
19 to 25 Years398 (19.9%)1,211 (60.7%)
25 to 34 Years647 (19.5%)1,892 (57.0%)
35 to 44 Years488 (15.5%)2,224 (70.7%)
45 to 54 Years745 (19.2%)2,587 (66.5%)
55 to 64 Years1,282 (24.4%)3,484 (66.3%)
65 to 74 Years4,752 (97.0%)3,421 (69.8%)
75 Years and over3,208 (98.3%)2,100 (64.4%)
Total15,276 (46.5%)19,910 (60.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Accomack County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Accomack County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5 (0.6%)3 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years153 (5.9%)129 (5.2%)
18 to 34 Years95 (3.4%)268 (9.6%)
35 to 64 Years840 (14.1%)1,026 (16.2%)
65 to 74 Years499 (21.6%)763 (29.5%)
75 Years and over742 (50.1%)1,012 (56.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Accomack County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Accomack County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5 (0.6%)3 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years18 (0.7%)45 (1.8%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)90 (3.2%)
35 to 64 Years194 (3.3%)126 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years265 (11.5%)125 (4.8%)
75 Years and over526 (35.5%)331 (18.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Accomack County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)119 (4.8%)
18 to 34 Years13 (0.5%)37 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years194 (3.3%)237 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years124 (5.4%)270 (10.4%)
75 Years and over227 (15.3%)201 (11.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Accomack County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years153 (5.9%)55 (2.2%)
18 to 34 Years56 (2.0%)65 (2.3%)
35 to 64 Years211 (3.5%)400 (6.3%)
65 to 74 Years143 (6.2%)198 (7.6%)
75 Years and over221 (14.9%)276 (15.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Accomack County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)45 (1.8%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)70 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years481 (8.1%)559 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years151 (6.5%)586 (22.6%)
75 Years and over372 (25.1%)631 (35.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Accomack County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years44 (1.7%)45 (1.8%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)114 (4.1%)
35 to 64 Years90 (1.5%)102 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years32 (1.4%)116 (4.5%)
75 Years and over248 (16.8%)102 (5.7%)

Technology Access in Accomack County

Computing Device Access in Accomack County

Computing Device Access in Accomack County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop9,26165.0%
Smartphone11,24278.9%
Tablet7,52652.8%
No Computing Device1,79512.6%
Total14,252100.0%

Internet Access in Accomack County

Internet Access in Accomack County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet500.4%
Broadband Home7,35451.6%
Cellular Data Only2,78219.5%
Satellite Internet1,68311.8%
No Internet2,71819.1%
Total14,252100.0%

Accomack County Summary

Accomack County, Virginia is located on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is bordered by Northampton County to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Chesapeake Bay to the west. The county seat is Accomac, and the county is part of the Eastern Shore of Virginia.

History

Accomack County was established in 1663, making it one of the oldest counties in the United States. The county was named after the Accawmacke tribe, which was a Native American tribe that lived in the area. The county was originally part of Northampton County, but was split off in 1663.
The county was home to many prominent families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
The county was also home to many prominent African American families, including the Custis family, who owned the nearby Arlington Plantation. The Custis family was related to George Washington, and the plantation was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.

The county was also home to many prominent African

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Accomack County?
Total Population of Accomack County is 33,367.
What is the Total Male Population of Accomack County?
Total Male Population of Accomack County is 16,257.
What is the Total Female Population of Accomack County?
Total Female Population of Accomack County is 17,110.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Accomack County?
There are 95.01 Males per 100 Females in Accomack County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Accomack County?
There are 105.25 Females per 100 Males in Accomack County.
What is the Median Population Age in Accomack County?
Median Population Age in Accomack County is 47.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Accomack County
Average Family Size in Accomack County is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Accomack County
Average Household Size in Accomack County is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Accomack County?
Per Capita income in Accomack County is $31,570.
What is the Median Family Income in Accomack County?
Median Family Income in Accomack County is $69,408.
What is the Median Household income in Accomack County?
Median Household Income in Accomack County is $52,694.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Accomack County?
Income or Wage Gap in Accomack County is 32.2%.
Women in Accomack County earn 67.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Accomack County?
Family Income Deficit in Accomack County is $9,553.
Families that are below poverty line in Accomack County earn $9,553 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Accomack County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Accomack County is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Accomack County?
There are 15,196 People in the Labor Forcein in Accomack County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Accomack County?
55.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Accomack County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Accomack County?
Unemployment Rate in Accomack County is 3.7%.