Painter is a town located in Accomack County Virginia. Painter has a 2024 population of 269. Painter is currently declining at a rate of -0.37% annually and its population has decreased by -1.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 273 in 2020.
The average household income in Painter is $65,866 with a poverty rate of 12.7%. The median age in Painter is 34.7 years: 32.5 years for males, and 39.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Painter was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 153 | 62.7% |
| Two or more races | 43 | 17.62% |
| Black or African American | 38 | 15.57% |
| Other race | 10 | 4.1% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 91 | 2.68 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
| Married | 39 | 3.97 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
| Non Family | 35 | 1.11 | 60 | 40 |
| Female | 12 | 2.58 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Male | 5 | 3.8 | 0 | 100 |
3.57
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
61.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 35 | 22.58% |
| Associates Degree | 17 | 10.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 22 | 14.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 1.29% |
| High School Graduate | 43 | 27.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 7.1% |
| Some College | 25 | 16.13% |
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 | 95 | 91 | 22 |
| Black | 37 | 12 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 22 | 5 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 5 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.79%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23.16%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,833 | $41,250 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,806 | $65,833 | $40,972 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,250 | $46,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,726 | $46,250 | $40,278 |
| Some College | $41,563 | $43,750 | $0 |
$41,726
Average Earnings
$46,250
Average Male
$40,278
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.44% of Painter residents speak only English, while 20.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 153 | 18 | 11.76% |
| Black | 38 | 13 | 34.21% |
12.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.39%
Male Poverty Rate
8.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Painter is Black, with 34.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Painter is White, with 11.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.5% |
| High School | 11.63% |
| Some College | 9.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 9.76% |
| Male Employed | 9.62% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,500 | $83,171 |
| Households | $61,250 | $65,866 |
| Married Families | $76,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $35,506 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.0%
Male Marriage Rate
43.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
17
Number of Veterans
14
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 65 to 74 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 9 | 24.32% |
| White | 8 | 8.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
29.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.3%
Labor Force Participation
56.7%
Employment Rate
1.1%
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
72.95%
Born in Painter
90.16%
Native Born
9.84%
Foreign Born
9.84%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
90.16% of Painter residents were born in the United States, with 72.95% having been born in Virginia. 9.84% 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 | 264 | -1 | -0.38% |
| 2028 | 265 | -1 | -0.38% |
| 2027 | 266 | -1 | -0.37% |
| 2026 | 267 | -1 | -0.37% |
| 2025 | 268 | -1 | -0.37% |
| 2024 | 269 | -1 | -0.37% |
| 2023 | 270 | 1 | 0.37% |
| 2022 | 269 | -4 | -1.47% |
| 2021 | 273 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 273 | 53 | 24.09% |
| 2019 | 220 | -2 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 222 | -1 | -0.45% |
| 2017 | 223 | -1 | -0.45% |
| 2016 | 224 | -1 | -0.44% |
| 2015 | 225 | -2 | -0.88% |
| 2014 | 227 | 1 | 0.44% |
| 2013 | 226 | -3 | -1.31% |
| 2012 | 229 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 229 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 229 | 0 | 0% |