Parksley, VA

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Parksley Overview

764
TOTAL POPULATION
421
MALE POPULATION
343
FEMALE POPULATION
122.74
MALES / 100 FEMALES
81.47
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,456
PER CAPITA INCOME
$71,071
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$74,844
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.34
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
375
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Parksley Zip Codes

Parksley Area Codes

Race in Parksley

The most populous races in Parksley are White / Caucasian (428 | 56.0%), Black / African American (284 | 37.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (106 | 13.9%).
Race in Parksley
Race# Population% Population
Asian10.1%
Black / African American28437.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino10613.9%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian42856.0%
Two or more Races516.7%
Some other Race00.0%
Total764100.0%

Ancestry in Parksley

The most populous ancestries reported in Parksley are American (466 | 61.0%), Haitian (130 | 17.0%), Mexican (49 | 6.4%), Central American (46 | 6.0%), and Guatemalan (46 | 6.0%), together accounting for 96.5% of all Parksley residents.
Ancestry in Parksley
Ancestry# Population% Population
African111.4%
American46661.0%
Central American466.0%
English405.2%
French20.3%
German40.5%
Guatemalan466.0%
Haitian13017.0%
Irish70.9%
Italian20.3%
Korean10.1%
Mexican496.4%
Russian20.3%
Scandinavian60.8%
Scottish50.6%
Subsaharan African111.4%
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Immigrants in Parksley

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Parksley came from Latin America (194 | 25.4%), Caribbean (148 | 19.4%), Haiti (145 | 19.0%), Central America (46 | 6.0%), and Guatemala (46 | 6.0%), together accounting for 75.8% of all Parksley residents.
Immigrants in Parksley
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia10.1%
Caribbean14819.4%
Central America466.0%
Europe81.1%
Germany81.1%
Guatemala466.0%
Haiti14519.0%
Latin America19425.4%
Philippines10.1%
South Eastern Asia10.1%
Western Europe81.1%
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Sex and Age in Parksley

Sex and Age in Parksley

The most populous age groups in Parksley are 55 to 59 Years (58 | 13.8%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (47 | 13.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Parksley
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1 (0.2%)32 (9.3%)
5 to 9 Years19 (4.5%)47 (13.7%)
10 to 14 Years40 (9.5%)8 (2.3%)
15 to 19 Years28 (6.7%)14 (4.1%)
20 to 24 Years29 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years20 (4.8%)15 (4.4%)
30 to 34 Years16 (3.8%)19 (5.5%)
35 to 39 Years34 (8.1%)33 (9.6%)
40 to 44 Years34 (8.1%)15 (4.4%)
45 to 49 Years5 (1.2%)19 (5.5%)
50 to 54 Years52 (12.3%)4 (1.2%)
55 to 59 Years58 (13.8%)38 (11.1%)
60 to 64 Years25 (5.9%)31 (9.0%)
65 to 69 Years12 (2.9%)27 (7.9%)
70 to 74 Years13 (3.1%)31 (9.0%)
75 to 79 Years29 (6.9%)4 (1.2%)
80 to 84 Years2 (0.5%)6 (1.8%)
85 Years and over4 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total421 (100.0%)343 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Parksley

Median Family Size in Parksley

The median family size in Parksley is 2.96 persons per family, with single female/mother families (29 | 14.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.52 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (60 | 30.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.15 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Parksley
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple111 (55.5%)2.98
Single Male/Father60 (30.0%)2.15
Single Female/Mother29 (14.5%)4.52
Total Families200 (100.0%)2.96

Median Household Size in Parksley

The median household size in Parksley is 2.42 persons per household, with single female/mother households (29 | 9.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.69 persons per household. non-family households (113 | 36.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.31 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Parksley
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple111 (35.5%)2.98
Single Male/Father60 (19.2%)2.38
Single Female/Mother29 (9.3%)4.69
Non-family113 (36.1%)1.31
Total Households313 (100.0%)2.42

Household Size by Marriage Status in Parksley

Out of a total of 313 households in Parksley, 200 (63.9%) are family households, while 113 (36.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 97, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 85.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Parksley
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-85 (27.2%)
2-Person Households97 (31.0%)21 (6.7%)
3-Person Households65 (20.8%)2 (0.6%)
4-Person Households11 (3.5%)5 (1.6%)
5-Person Households7 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households14 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households6 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total200 (63.9%)113 (36.1%)

Female Fertility in Parksley

Fertility by Age in Parksley

Average fertility rate in Parksley is 84.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 294.0 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 Parksley
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years10 (100.0%)294.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total10 (100.0%)84.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Parksley

30.0% of women with births (10) in Parksley are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 70.0% 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 70.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Parksley
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years3 (30.0%)7 (70.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (30.0%)7 (70.0%)

Fertility by Education in Parksley

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Parksley
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma7 (70.0%)412.0
College or Associate's Degree3 (30.0%)91.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total10 (100.0%)84.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Parksley

70.0% of women with births in Parksley are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Parksley
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (30.0%)7 (70.0%)

Income in Parksley

Income Overview in Parksley

Per Capita Income in Parksley is $32,456, while median incomes of families and households are $71,071 and $74,844 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income764$32,456
Median Family Income200$71,071
Mean Family Income200$77,658
Median Household Income313$74,844
Mean Household Income313$80,654
Income Deficit200$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)76428.24%
Wage / Income Gap ($)76471.76¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index7640.34

Earnings by Sex in Parksley

Average Earnings in Parksley are $31,042, $28,480 for men and $39,688 for women, a difference of 28.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Parksley
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male253 (60.5%)$28,480
Female165 (39.5%)$39,688
Total418 (100.0%)$31,042

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Parksley

The most common earnings brackets in Parksley are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (44 | 17.4%) and $100,000+ for women (25 | 15.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Parksley
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)7 (4.2%)
$5,000 to $7,49914 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99928 (11.1%)6 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4994 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)5 (3.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9997 (2.8%)15 (9.1%)
$20,000 to $22,49925 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99927 (10.7%)6 (3.6%)
$25,000 to $29,99944 (17.4%)16 (9.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99912 (4.7%)17 (10.3%)
$35,000 to $39,9999 (3.6%)11 (6.7%)
$40,000 to $44,99914 (5.5%)3 (1.8%)
$45,000 to $49,99915 (5.9%)12 (7.3%)
$50,000 to $54,99923 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9995 (2.0%)21 (12.7%)
$65,000 to $74,9994 (1.6%)11 (6.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99917 (6.7%)10 (6.1%)
$100,000+5 (2.0%)25 (15.1%)
Total253 (100.0%)165 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Parksley

Average earnings in Parksley are $29,063 for men and $45,729 for women, a difference of 36.4%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $47,250, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $22,614. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $64,545, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $33,333.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Parksley
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$22,614$0
High School Diploma$29,792$0
College or Associate's Degree$38,125$33,333
Bachelor's Degree$47,250$64,545
Graduate Degree--
Total$29,063$45,729

Family Income in Parksley

Family Income Brackets in Parksley

According to the Parksley family income data, there are 67 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 33.5% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Parksley
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99910.5%
$25,000 to $34,9993115.5%
$35,000 to $49,999136.5%
$50,000 to $74,9996733.5%
$75,000 to $99,9993517.5%
$100,000 to $149,9994723.5%
$150,000 to $199,99963.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Parksley

3-person families (50 | 25.0%) account for the highest median family income in Parksley with $84,643 per family, while 2-person families (112 | 56.0%) have the highest median income of $31,428 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Parksley
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families112 (56.0%)$62,857
3-Person Families50 (25.0%)$84,643
4-Person Families11 (5.5%)$48,542
5-Person Families15 (7.5%)$0
6-Person Families6 (3.0%)$0
7+ Person Families6 (3.0%)$0
Total200 (100.0%)$71,071

Family Income by Number of Earners in Parksley

Family Income by Number of Earners in Parksley
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners48 (24.0%)$0
1 Earner43 (21.5%)$64,432
2 Earners66 (33.0%)$71,000
3+ Earners43 (21.5%)$86,719
Total200 (100.0%)$71,071

Household Income in Parksley

Household Income Brackets in Parksley

With 77 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Parksley, accounting for 24.6% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Parksley
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000123.8%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999144.5%
$25,000 to $34,9994514.4%
$35,000 to $49,999299.3%
$50,000 to $74,9995718.2%
$75,000 to $99,9996219.8%
$100,000 to $149,9997724.6%
$150,000 to $199,999123.8%
$200,000+51.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Parksley

The median household income in Parksley is $74,844, with the highest median household income of $88,750 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 80 households (25.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 7 households (2.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Parksley
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years7 (2.2%)$0
25 to 44 Years80 (25.6%)$88,750
45 to 64 Years139 (44.4%)$69,750
65+ Years87 (27.8%)$56,458
Total313 (100.0%)$74,844

Poverty in Parksley

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Parksley

With 1.9% poverty level for males and 6.1% for females among the residents of Parksley, under 5 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1 males (100.0%) and 3 females (42.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Parksley
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years2 (6.7%)1 (2.1%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)3 (42.9%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years2 (2.9%)1 (2.1%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)6 (8.7%)
65 to 74 Years3 (12.0%)10 (17.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8 (1.9%)21 (6.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Parksley

According to the poverty statistics in Parksley, 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 Parksley
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
5 Years9 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years28 (93.3%)47 (97.9%)
12 to 14 Years20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years22 (100.0%)4 (57.1%)
18 to 24 Years35 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years36 (100.0%)34 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years66 (97.1%)47 (97.9%)
45 to 54 Years57 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years83 (100.0%)63 (91.3%)
65 to 74 Years22 (88.0%)48 (82.8%)
75 Years and over35 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total413 (98.1%)322 (93.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Parksley

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Parksley show that 0.9% or 1 of the total 111 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 16.7%, comprising of 1 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 Parksley
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children5 (83.3%)1 (16.7%)
5 or more Children6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total110 (99.1%)1 (0.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Parksley

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

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

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Parksley
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children1 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Parksley

Employment by Class of Employer in Parksley

Among the 336 employed individuals in Parksley, private company employees (237 | 70.5%), local government employees (33 | 9.8%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (20 | 5.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Parksley
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees23770.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)133.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)205.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations51.5%
Local Government Employees339.8%
State Government Employees144.2%
Federal Government Employees144.2%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total336100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Parksley

According to the labor force statistics for Parksley, out of the total population over 16 years of age (617), 60.8% or 375 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.7% or 10 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 29 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 20.0% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Parksley
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years16 (38.1%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years35 (100.0%)7 (20.0%)
35 to 44 Years80 (69.0%)3 (3.8%)
45 to 54 Years80 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years50 (52.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years37 (66.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years5 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over8 (17.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total375 (60.8%)10 (2.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Parksley

According to labor force statistics for Parksley, 75.8% of individuals (317) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (418) are in the labor force, with 3.2% or 10 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 90.9% or 60 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.3% or 10 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Parksley
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School64 (69.6%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma107 (71.3%)14 (9.3%)
College / Associate Degree60 (90.9%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher86 (78.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total317 (75.8%)13 (3.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Parksley

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Parksley are Community & Social Service (39 | 10.7%), Education Instruction & Library (22 | 6.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (16 | 4.4%), Health Technologists (15 | 4.1%), and Management (14 | 3.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Parksley

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Parksley, the most male-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (40.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (37.5%), and Health Technologists (33.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Management (85.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Parksley
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2 (14.3%)12 (85.7%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2 (25.0%)6 (75.0%)
Computers & Mathematics2 (25.0%)6 (75.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 9 (23.1%)30 (76.9%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library9 (40.9%)13 (59.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating6 (37.5%)10 (62.5%)
Health Technologists5 (33.3%)10 (66.7%)
Total (Category)19 (24.7%)58 (75.3%)
Total (Overall)216 (59.2%)149 (40.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Parksley are Food Preparation & Serving (12 | 3.3%), Healthcare Support (6 | 1.6%), Security & Protection (6 | 1.6%), Firefighting & Prevention (6 | 1.6%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (5 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in Parksley

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Parksley, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (66.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Parksley
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Security & Protection6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving4 (33.3%)8 (66.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)15 (51.7%)14 (48.3%)
Total (Overall)216 (59.2%)149 (40.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Parksley are Sales & Related (39 | 10.7%), and Office & Administration (24 | 6.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Parksley

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Parksley
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related13 (33.3%)26 (66.7%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Total (Category)13 (20.6%)50 (79.4%)
Total (Overall)216 (59.2%)149 (40.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Parksley are Construction & Extraction (36 | 9.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (32 | 8.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (29 | 8.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Parksley

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Parksley
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry25 (86.2%)4 (13.8%)
Construction & Extraction36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)93 (95.9%)4 (4.1%)
Total (Overall)216 (59.2%)149 (40.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Parksley are Production (68 | 18.6%), and Material Moving (31 | 8.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Parksley

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Parksley
OccupationMaleFemale
Production45 (66.2%)23 (33.8%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)76 (76.8%)23 (23.2%)
Total (Overall)216 (59.2%)149 (40.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Parksley

Employment Industries in Parksley

The major employment industries in Parksley include Manufacturing (134 | 36.7%), Retail Trade (40 | 11.0%), Construction (36 | 9.9%), Public Administration (30 | 8.2%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (24 | 6.6%).
Employment Industries in Parksley

Employment Industries by Sex in Parksley

The Parksley industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (83.3%), and Retail Trade (65.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Parksley
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting20 (83.3%)4 (16.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing84 (62.7%)50 (37.3%)
Wholesale Trade2 (25.0%)6 (75.0%)
Retail Trade26 (65.0%)14 (35.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific7 (53.8%)6 (46.2%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services9 (45.0%)11 (55.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance11 (45.8%)13 (54.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services4 (33.3%)8 (66.7%)
Public Administration6 (20.0%)24 (80.0%)
Total216 (59.2%)149 (40.8%)

Education in Parksley

School Enrollment in Parksley

The most common levels of schooling among the 164 students in Parksley are elementary school (53 | 32.3%), middle school (37 | 22.6%), and high school (29 | 17.7%).
School Enrollment in Parksley
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten2414.6%
Elementary School5332.3%
Middle School3722.6%
High School2917.7%
College / Undergraduate127.3%
Graduate / Professional95.5%
Total164100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Parksley

Out of a total of 164 students who are enrolled in schools in Parksley, 11 (6.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 153 (93.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 9 (18.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 29 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Parksley
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old64 (97.0%)2 (3.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds39 (81.2%)9 (18.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total153 (93.3%)11 (6.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Parksley

Education (34 | 21.4%), bio, nature & agricultural (28 | 17.6%), science & technology (19 | 11.9%), business (19 | 11.9%), and social sciences (18 | 11.3%) are the most common fields of study among 159 individuals in Parksley who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Parksley
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1610.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2817.6%
Physical & Health Sciences74.4%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences1811.3%
Engineering116.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology1911.9%
Business1911.9%
Education3421.4%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts21.3%
Communications53.1%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total159100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Parksley

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Parksley

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Parksley are males with 3 vehicles (86, accounting for 42.6%) and females with 3 vehicles (37, making up 67.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Parksley
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle10 (5.0%)3 (2.3%)
1 Vehicle29 (14.4%)29 (22.7%)
2 Vehicles37 (18.3%)44 (34.4%)
3 Vehicles86 (42.6%)37 (28.9%)
4 Vehicles40 (19.8%)9 (7.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)6 (4.7%)
Total202 (100.0%)128 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Parksley

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Parksley are 10 to 14 minutes (82 commuters, 24.4%), 15 to 19 minutes (70 commuters, 20.8%), and 30 to 34 minutes (66 commuters, 19.6%).
Commute Time in Parksley
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes236.9%
10 to 14 Minutes8224.4%
15 to 19 Minutes7020.8%
20 to 24 Minutes3811.3%
25 to 29 Minutes175.1%
30 to 34 Minutes6619.6%
35 to 39 Minutes164.8%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes123.6%
60 to 89 Minutes51.5%
90 or more Minutes72.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Parksley

The most common commute times in Parksley are 15 to 19 minutes (56 commuters, 26.9%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (35 commuters, 27.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Parksley
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes20 (9.6%)3 (2.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes47 (22.6%)35 (27.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes56 (26.9%)14 (10.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes20 (9.6%)18 (14.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)17 (13.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes31 (14.9%)35 (27.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes10 (4.8%)6 (4.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes12 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes5 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes7 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Parksley

The most frequent times of departure to work in Parksley are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (36, 17.3%) for males and 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (25, 19.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Parksley
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM8 (3.8%)16 (12.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM13 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM15 (7.2%)25 (19.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM28 (13.5%)13 (10.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM32 (15.4%)19 (14.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM11 (5.3%)14 (10.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM18 (8.6%)8 (6.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM19 (9.1%)14 (10.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)3 (2.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM36 (17.3%)5 (3.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM28 (13.5%)11 (8.6%)
Total208 (100.0%)128 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Parksley

Occupancy by Ownership in Parksley

Of the total 313 dwellings in Parksley, owner-occupied units account for 201 (64.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 112 (35.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Parksley
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units20164.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units11235.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units313100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Parksley

Occupancy by Household Size in Parksley
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household8527.2%
2-Person Household11837.7%
3-Person Household6721.4%
4+ Person Household4313.7%
Total Housing Units313100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Parksley

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Parksley
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household67 (78.8%)18 (21.2%)
2-Person Household67 (56.8%)51 (43.2%)
3-Person Household35 (52.2%)32 (47.8%)
4+ Person Household32 (74.4%)11 (25.6%)
Total Housing Units201 (64.2%)112 (35.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Parksley

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Parksley
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School29 (93.5%)2 (6.5%)
High School Diploma55 (45.5%)66 (54.5%)
College/Associate Degree51 (75.0%)17 (25.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher66 (71.0%)27 (29.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Parksley

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Parksley
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4414.1%
35 to 44 Years4313.7%
45 to 54 Years4815.3%
55 to 64 Years9129.1%
65 to 74 Years5718.2%
75 to 84 Years309.6%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total313100.0%

Housing Finances in Parksley

Median Income by Occupancy in Parksley

Median Income by Occupancy in Parksley
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied201 (64.2%)$86,094
Renter-Occupied112 (35.8%)$62,917
Average313 (100.0%)$74,844

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Parksley

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Parksley
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00012 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9991 (0.5%)6 (5.4%)
$20,000 to $24,9997 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9999 (4.5%)36 (32.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99923 (11.4%)6 (5.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99926 (12.9%)31 (27.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99950 (24.9%)12 (10.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99956 (27.9%)21 (18.8%)
$150,000 or more17 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total201 (100.0%)112 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Parksley

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Parksley
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30038 (18.9%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49928 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79944 (21.9%)29 (25.9%)
$800 to $99910 (5.0%)39 (34.8%)
$1,000 to $1,49957 (28.4%)31 (27.7%)
$1,500 to $1,99918 (9.0%)5 (4.5%)
$2,000 to $2,4996 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total201 (100.0%)112 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Parksley

Housing Structures in Parksley

Housing Structures in Parksley
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached26384.0%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments123.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3511.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other31.0%
Total313100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Parksley

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Parksley
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached195 (74.1%)68 (25.9%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3 (8.6%)32 (91.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total201 (64.2%)112 (35.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Parksley

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Parksley
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms12 (6.0%)6 (5.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms55 (27.4%)74 (66.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms100 (49.7%)13 (11.6%)
8 or more Rooms34 (16.9%)19 (17.0%)
Total201 (100.0%)112 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Parksley

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Parksley
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas23 (11.4%)10 (8.9%)
Electricity122 (60.7%)90 (80.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene45 (22.4%)6 (5.4%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels11 (5.5%)6 (5.4%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total201 (100.0%)112 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Parksley

Household Vehicle Usage in Parksley
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2 (1.0%)5 (4.5%)
1 Vehicle60 (29.8%)58 (51.8%)
2 Vehicles59 (29.3%)28 (25.0%)
3 or more Vehicles80 (39.8%)21 (18.8%)
Total201 (100.0%)112 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Parksley

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Parksley

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units10398
Median Property Value$168,800$145,200
Median Household Income$64,250$2
Monthly Housing Costs$409$0
Real Estate Taxes$866$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Parksley

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Parksley
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99925 (24.3%)18 (18.4%)
$100,000 to $299,99968 (66.0%)78 (79.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9995 (4.9%)2 (2.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9994 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total103 (100.0%)98 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Parksley

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Parksley
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00012 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9998 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9997 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99916 (15.5%)2 (2.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99910 (9.7%)7 (7.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99917 (16.5%)16 (16.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99918 (17.5%)33 (33.7%)
$150,000 or more15 (14.6%)38 (38.8%)
Total103 (100.0%)98 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Parksley

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Parksley
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x45 (43.7%)91,429 (93,294.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x6 (5.8%)73 (74.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x11 (10.7%)12 (12.2%)
4.0x or more35 (34.0%)9 (9.2%)
Total103 (100.0%)98 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Parksley

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Parksley
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80041 (39.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49954 (52.4%)33 (33.7%)
$800 to $1,4996 (5.8%)49 (50.0%)
Total103 (100.0%)98 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Parksley

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Parksley

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Parksley
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years38 (77.5%)11 (22.5%)
6 to 18 Years83 (65.3%)44 (34.6%)
19 to 25 Years42 (75.0%)14 (25.0%)
26 to 34 Years47 (83.9%)9 (16.1%)
35 to 44 Years96 (82.8%)20 (17.2%)
45 to 54 Years61 (76.2%)19 (23.7%)
55 to 64 Years94 (61.8%)58 (38.2%)
65 to 74 Years83 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total589 (77.1%)175 (22.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Parksley

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Parksley
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born38 (77.5%)11 (22.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen83 (65.3%)44 (34.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen42 (75.0%)14 (25.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Parksley

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Parksley
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00032 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999110 (73.8%)39 (26.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999114 (73.6%)41 (26.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999132 (75.9%)42 (24.1%)
$100,000 and over201 (81.0%)47 (19.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Parksley

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Parksley
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 623 (46.9%)21 (42.9%)
6 to 18 Years24 (18.9%)59 (46.5%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)42 (75.0%)
25 to 34 Years7 (12.5%)40 (71.4%)
35 to 44 Years3 (2.6%)93 (80.2%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)61 (76.2%)
55 to 64 Years9 (5.9%)91 (59.9%)
65 to 74 Years74 (89.2%)70 (84.3%)
75 Years and over45 (100.0%)25 (55.6%)
Total185 (24.2%)502 (65.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Parksley

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Parksley
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (2.8%)7 (17.1%)
35 to 64 Years2 (1.0%)24 (17.1%)
65 to 74 Years9 (36.0%)19 (32.8%)
75 Years and over4 (11.4%)3 (30.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Parksley

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Parksley: <span>Hearing 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%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (1.0%)5 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years9 (36.0%)5 (8.6%)
75 Years and over4 (11.4%)3 (30.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Parksley: <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%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Parksley: <span>Cognitive 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 Years0 (0.0%)5 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over4 (11.4%)3 (30.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Parksley: <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 Years0 (0.0%)19 (13.6%)
65 to 74 Years9 (36.0%)9 (15.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (30.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Parksley: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)7 (17.1%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)6 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Parksley

Computing Device Access in Parksley

Computing Device Access in Parksley
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop21368.0%
Smartphone23976.4%
Tablet14847.3%
No Computing Device6520.8%
Total313100.0%

Internet Access in Parksley

Internet Access in Parksley
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home15950.8%
Cellular Data Only288.9%
Satellite Internet3410.9%
No Internet9229.4%
Total313100.0%

Parksley Summary

Parksley is a small town located in Accomack County, Virginia. It is situated on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay, approximately 30 miles south of the state capital of Richmond. The town has a population of 1,717 people, according to the 2010 census.

History

Parksley was founded in 1883 by William Parks, a local farmer. The town was named after him and was originally known as Parksville. The town was incorporated in 1887 and the first post office was established in 1888.
The town was a major hub for the seafood industry in the early 20th century. It was home to several seafood processing plants, including the Parksley Canning Company, which was founded in 1906. The town also had a thriving oyster industry, with several oyster houses located in the area.
The town was also home to a number of other businesses, including a sawmill, a gristmill, a blacksmith shop, and a general store. The town also had a hotel, a bank, and a movie theater.

Geography

Parksley is located in Accomack County, Virginia, on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay. The town is situated on the south side of the bay, approximately 30 miles south of the state capital of Richmond. The town is bordered by the towns of Onancock to the north, Melfa to the east, and Painter to the south.
The town is located in a rural area, with the nearest major city being Norfolk, Virginia, which is approximately 90 miles away. The town is located in a flat, coastal plain, with the nearest major body of water being the Chesapeake Bay.

Economy

The economy of Parksley is largely based on agriculture and seafood. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay. The town is also home to several seafood processing plants, which process oysters, clams, and other seafood.
The town is also home to a number of small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers. The town is also home to a number of tourist attractions, including the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge, the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, and the Assateague Island National Seashore.

Demographics

According to the 2010 census, the population of Parksley was 1,717 people. The racial makeup of the town was 87.3% White, 8.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 3.4% from other races. The median household income was $37,917, and the median family income was $45,625. The per capita income was $19,945.

Conclusion

Parksley is a small town located in Accomack County, Virginia, on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay. The town has a population of 1,717 people, according to the 2010 census. The economy of Parksley is largely based on agriculture and seafood, and the town is home to several farms, seafood processing plants, and small businesses. The racial makeup of the town is 87.3% White, 8.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 3.4% from other races. The median household income was $37,917, and the median family income was $45,625. The per capita income was $19,945.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Parksley?
Total Population of Parksley is 764.
What is the Total Male Population of Parksley?
Total Male Population of Parksley is 421.
What is the Total Female Population of Parksley?
Total Female Population of Parksley is 343.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Parksley?
There are 122.74 Males per 100 Females in Parksley.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Parksley?
There are 81.47 Females per 100 Males in Parksley.
What is the Median Population Age in Parksley?
Median Population Age in Parksley is 43.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Parksley
Average Family Size in Parksley is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Parksley
Average Household Size in Parksley is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Parksley?
Per Capita income in Parksley is $32,456.
What is the Median Family Income in Parksley?
Median Family Income in Parksley is $71,071.
What is the Median Household income in Parksley?
Median Household Income in Parksley is $74,844.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Parksley?
Income or Wage Gap in Parksley is 28.2%.
Women in Parksley earn 71.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Parksley?
Inequality or Gini Index in Parksley is 0.34.
How Large is the Labor Force in Parksley?
There are 375 People in the Labor Forcein in Parksley.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Parksley?
60.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Parksley.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Parksley?
Unemployment Rate in Parksley is 2.7%.