Accomack County, VA

County

Cities in Accomack County

Neighborhoods in Accomack County

Neighborhood

Accomack, VA

Shields / Coocheyville

Allentown / Metompkin

Pungoteague / Cats Bridge

Cashville / Deep Creek

Franklin City / Sign Post

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Accomack

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

21.7%

Households with Children

23.9%

School Enrollment K-12

3,252

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.1%
School Age (5-17): 15.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.4%
Working Age (35-54): 21.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.4%
Seniors (65+): 25.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 16.4%
High School / GED: 35.5%
Some College or Associate's: 26.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 13.2%
Single Parents: 10.8%
Couples & Adults: 39.8%
Living Alone: 36.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 58.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 10.9%
Asian: 0.7%
Black or African American: 27.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 50.6%
Puerto Rican: 7.4%
Cuban: 1.8%
Dominican: 0.7%
Central American: 34.6%
South American: 3.5%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 1.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 56.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 56.2%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 12.2%
Other Black: 31.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 53.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 37.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 6.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 86.2%
Spanish: 8.8%
European & Indo-European: 4.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.7%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.0%
Elementary (1-4): 4.7%
Middle School (5-8): 4.7%
High School (9-12): 5.5%
College / Graduate: 3.7%
Not Enrolled: 79.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources