Accomack County, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Accomack County
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51001
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 001
Geography
- Land Area
- 449.30 sq mi
- Water Area
- 860.74 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1310.04 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.765944
- Longitude
- -75.757807
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 31,075
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 24,528
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 28,848 | 92.8% |
| Hispanic | 2,227 | 7.2% |
| White | 19,583 | 63.0% |
| Black | 8,368 | 26.9% |
| Asian | 161 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 30 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 23,552 | 96.0% |
| Hispanic | 971 | 4.0% |
| White | 16,719 | 68.2% |
| Black | 6,450 | 26.3% |
| Asian | 181 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 222 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 33,335
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $58,239
- Poverty Rate
- 13.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,564
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 19,765 | 59.3% |
| Black | 9,061 | 27.2% |
| Asian | 240 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 23,516
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 10,507 | 44.7% |
| Republican | 7,760 | 33.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,249 | 22.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 11,047 | 47.0% |
| Female | 12,469 | 53.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,268 | 64.9% |
| Hispanic | 944 | 4.0% |
| Black | 5,667 | 24.1% |
| Asian | 163 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 12,833
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 9,044 | 59.2% |
| Hispanic | 236 | 25.0% |
| Black | 2,674 | 47.2% |
| Asian | 74 | 45.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,892 | 53.3% |
| Female | 6,941 | 55.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,403 (30.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,268 (21.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 22,052
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $212,676
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,025
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 72.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.6%
- Work From Home
- 8.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 23.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.