Accomack County, Virginia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 54th-largest in Virginia
The population of Accomack County, Virginia is 33,326 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 54th-largest county in Virginia. The median household income is $57,500, the median home value is $193,100, and the median age is 47.5.
The population of Accomack County has grown 0.8% since 2010 (33,150 → 33,411), a +0.06% annualized rate.
33,326
Population
+0.06%
Annual growth
74
People / sq mi
$57,500
Median Income
$193,100
Median Home Value
Accomack County covers 449 sq mi of land at 74.2 people per square mile.
About Accomack County, VA
Accomack County skews on age — the median resident is 47.5, older than the national median. Accomack County is a county in Virginia with a population of 33,326.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $57,500 — below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 10.2%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $193,100, with typical rent around $973.
Roughly 21.8% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 6.8%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Accomack County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Accomack County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Accomack County had a population of 33,150 in 2010 and 33,411 in 2024, a 0.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 33,422 in 2021. Average annual growth rate: 0.06%.
33,411
Population (2024)
33,150
Population (2010)
33,422
Peak (2021)
0.06%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 33,150 |
| 2011 | 33,227 |
| 2012 | 33,276 |
| 2013 | 32,982 |
| 2014 | 32,992 |
| 2015 | 32,930 |
| 2016 | 32,903 |
| 2017 | 32,729 |
| 2018 | 32,603 |
| 2019 | 32,325 |
| 2020 | 33,397 |
| 2021 | 33,422 |
| 2022 | 33,157 |
| 2023 | 33,288 |
| 2024 | 33,411 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.7% |
| Black or African American | 27.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
47.5
Median Age
51.3%
Female
48.7%
Male
25.1%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.3% · Seniors (65+): 25.1%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $57,500$-33,474 vs state |
| Mean household income | $76,527 |
| Per-capita income | $33,213 |
| Poverty rate | 10.2%+3.4% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% |
| Employment-to-population | 53.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Accomack County is professional & business services, accounting for 19.4% of workers.
How residents commute
1.0%
Drive alone
2.7%
Carpool
71.8%
Public transit
6.8%
Work from home
21.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$193,100$-167,600 vs state
Median home value
$973
Median rent
70.5%
Homeownership rate
21,897
Total housing units
65.3%
Occupied
34.7%
Vacant
29.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
90.7%
With health insurance
88.4%
With broadband internet
34.5%
Foreign-born
9.3%
Veterans (18+)
16.3%
With a disability
85.5%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
82.8%
High School+
21.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Accomack County, Virginia has a population of 33,326 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 54th-largest county in Virginia. Population density is 74 people per square mile.
The population of Accomack County has grown 0.8% since 2010 (33,150 → 33,411), a +0.06% annualized rate.
The median household income in Accomack County, Virginia is $57,500, with mean (average) household income of $76,527 and per-capita income of $33,213. 10.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Accomack County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (60.7%), Black or African American (27.2%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Accomack County, Virginia is 47.5 years. Residents are 51.3% female and 48.7% male.
The median home value in Accomack County is $193,100 and median monthly rent is $973. 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 21,897 total housing units, 34.7% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Accomack County, Virginia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 19.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.
Virginia Beach is among the largest cities associated with Accomack County, Virginia, with a population of 457,066.
Accomack County, VA Climate
Accomack County, VA has an average annual temperature of 14.1°C (57°F) and receives about 1001 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
14.1°C
Avg Temp
1001
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3° / 37° | 86 mm |
| February | 4° / 39° | 79 mm |
| March | 8° / 46° | 102 mm |
| April | 13° / 55° | 69 mm |
| May | 18° / 64° | 85 mm |
| June | 22° / 72° | 78 mm |
| July | 25° / 77° | 97 mm |
| August | 24° / 76° | 101 mm |
| September | 21° / 70° | 78 mm |
| October | 15° / 59° | 73 mm |
| November | 10° / 50° | 73 mm |
| December | 6° / 42° | 80 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Accomack County, VA
The most comfortable months to visit Accomack County, VA are typically September, June and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near -2°C low). March is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.