Accomac is a town located in Accomack County Virginia. Accomac has a 2024 population of 510. It is also the county seat of Accomack County. Accomac is currently declining at a rate of -0.39% annually and its population has decreased by -1.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 516 in 2020.
The average household income in Accomac is $57,193 with a poverty rate of 11.95%. The median age in Accomac is 30.9 years: 37 years for males, and 26 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Accomac was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 352 | 35.88% |
| Two or more races | 335 | 34.15% |
| Black or African American | 267 | 27.22% |
| Other race | 22 | 2.24% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 304 | 2.92 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Non Family | 144 | 0 | 38.9 | 61.1 |
| Married | 132 | 4.64 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Female | 19 | 5.79 | 15.8 | 84.2 |
| Male | 9 | 2.22 | 100 | 0 |
4.49
Average Family Size
2.92
Average Household Size
57.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 43 | 7.39% |
| Associates Degree | 20 | 3.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 61 | 10.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 45 | 7.73% |
| High School Graduate | 218 | 37.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 123 | 21.13% |
| Some College | 72 | 12.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 236 | 217 | 84 |
| Black | 200 | 176 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 124 | 10 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 101 | 2 | 2 |
| Other Race | 14 | 6 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $23,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,750 | $59,750 | $63,750 |
| High School Graduate | $32,659 | $0 | $33,433 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $36,282 |
| Overall | $33,224 | $23,542 | $34,161 |
| Some College | $45,313 | $67,500 | $34,250 |
$33,224
Average Earnings
$23,542
Average Male
$34,161
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
54.41% of Accomac residents speak only English, while 45.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 41.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 199 | 84 | 42.21% |
| Hispanic | 386 | 13 | 3.37% |
| White | 272 | 7 | 2.57% |
| Multiple | 335 | 2 | 0.6% |
11.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.32%
Male Poverty Rate
4.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Accomac is Black, with 42.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Accomac is Multiple, with 0.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 10.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.77% |
| Some College | 2.47% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.41% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,750 | $70,219 |
| Households | $41,304 | $57,193 |
| Married Families | $56,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,953 | $40,897 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.7%
Male Marriage Rate
35.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
26
Number of Veterans
23
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26 | 9.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.1%
Labor Force Participation
52.1%
Employment Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
57.9%
Born in Accomac
76.45%
Native Born
23.55%
Foreign Born
21%
Non Citizen
2.55%
Naturalized
76.45% of Accomac residents were born in the United States, with 57.9% having been born in Virginia. 21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 504 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2028 | 505 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2027 | 506 | -2 | -0.39% |
| 2026 | 508 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 509 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 510 | -2 | -0.39% |
| 2023 | 512 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2022 | 513 | -3 | -0.58% |
| 2021 | 516 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 516 | 32 | 6.61% |
| 2019 | 484 | -6 | -1.22% |
| 2018 | 490 | -6 | -1.21% |
| 2017 | 496 | 2 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 494 | -7 | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 501 | 4 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 497 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 497 | -11 | -2.17% |
| 2012 | 508 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 508 | 6 | 1.2% |
| 2010 | 502 | 0 | 0% |