Accomac, VA Demographics

A map of Accomac's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	424	87	44.7%	16.8%
Black	244	122	25.7%	23.5%
White	229	297	24.2%	57.2%
Multiracial	24	8	2.5%	1.5%
Native American/Other	18	1	1.9%	0.2%
Asian	9	4	0.9%	0.8%

Accomac, Virginia has an estimated population of 948, a dramatic increase from the 519 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.7% Hispanic, 25.7% Black, 24.2% White, 2.5% Multiracial, 1.9% Native American/Other, and 0.9% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Accomac, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Accomac has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Accomac, that probability was 58.9% in 2020 and 67.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Accomac is ranked the 392nd most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Accomac was ranked the 456th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Accomac's White Population

229 residents of Accomac, or 24.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Accomac is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Accomac ranks 471st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Accomac's White population has declined by an estimated 22.9%. White residents' share of Accomac's population has decreased from 57.2% to 24.2%.

Accomac is more White than neighboring Tasley (0% White), Pastoria (18% White), and Bayside (0% White). Accomac is less White than neighboring Greenbush (63.5% White), and Chase Crossing (34.7% White).

Accomac's Black Population

244 residents of Accomac, or 25.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Accomac is higher than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Accomac ranks 149th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Accomac's Black population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Accomac's population has increased from 23.5% to 25.7%.

Accomac is more Black than neighboring Tasley (0% Black), and Chase Crossing (9.4% Black). Accomac is less Black than neighboring Greenbush (33.8% Black), Pastoria (54.1% Black), and Bayside (100% Black).

Accomac's Asian Population

9 residents of Accomac, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Accomac is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Accomac ranks 365th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Accomac's Asian population has grown by an estimated 125.0%. Asian residents' share of Accomac's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Accomac is more Asian than neighboring Tasley (0% Asian), Pastoria (0% Asian), Chase Crossing (0% Asian), and Bayside (0% Asian). Accomac is less Asian than neighboring Greenbush (2.7% Asian).

Accomac's Hispanic Population

424 residents of Accomac, or 44.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Accomac is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Accomac ranks 79th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Accomac's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 387.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Accomac's population has increased from 16.8% to 44.7%.

Accomac is more Hispanic than neighboring Greenbush (0% Hispanic), Tasley (0% Hispanic), Pastoria (24.9% Hispanic), and Bayside (0% Hispanic). Accomac is less Hispanic than neighboring Chase Crossing (55.9% Hispanic).

Accomac's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Accomac, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Accomac is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Accomac ranks 555th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Accomac's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1700.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Accomac's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.9%.

Accomac is more Native American/Other than neighboring Greenbush (0% Native American/Other), Tasley (0% Native American/Other), Pastoria (0% Native American/Other), Chase Crossing (0% Native American/Other), and Bayside (0% Native American/Other).

Accomac's Multiracial Population

24 residents of Accomac, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Accomac is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Accomac ranks 628th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Accomac's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Accomac's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.5%.

Accomac is more Multiracial than neighboring Greenbush (0% Multiracial), Chase Crossing (0% Multiracial), and Bayside (0% Multiracial). Accomac is less Multiracial than neighboring Tasley (100% Multiracial), and Pastoria (3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.