Onancock, VA Demographics

A map of Onancock's Population by Race

Onancock, Virginia has an estimated population of 1,433, a large increase from the 1,169 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.1% White, 37.8% Black, 4.4% Multiracial, 3.3% Hispanic, 0.2% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Onancock, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Onancock has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less 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 Onancock, that probability was 57.0% in 2020 and 56.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Onancock is ranked the 328th 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). Onancock was ranked the 351st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Onancock's White Population

775 residents of Onancock, or 54.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Onancock is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Onancock ranks 479th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Onancock's White population has grown by an estimated 17.6%. White residents' share of Onancock's population has decreased from 56.4% to 54.1%.

Onancock is more White than neighboring Savageville (46.8% White), Tasley (0% White), and Bayside (0% White). Onancock is less White than neighboring Onley (59.1% White), and Southside Chesconessex (100% White).

Onancock's Black Population

541 residents of Onancock, or 37.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Onancock is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Onancock ranks 88th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Onancock's Black population has grown by an estimated 41.3%. Black residents' share of Onancock's population has increased from 32.8% to 37.8%.

Onancock is more Black than neighboring Onley (14.2% Black), Tasley (0% Black), and Southside Chesconessex (0% Black). Onancock is less Black than neighboring Savageville (53.2% Black), and Bayside (100% Black).

Onancock's Asian Population

3 residents of Onancock, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Onancock is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Onancock ranks 452nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Onancock's Asian population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Asian residents' share of Onancock's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Onancock is more Asian than neighboring Savageville (0% Asian), Tasley (0% Asian), Southside Chesconessex (0% Asian), and Bayside (0% Asian). Onancock is less Asian than neighboring Onley (1.9% Asian).

Onancock's Hispanic Population

48 residents of Onancock, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Onancock is lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Onancock ranks 299th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Onancock's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 27.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Onancock's population has decreased from 5.6% to 3.3%.

Onancock is more Hispanic than neighboring Savageville (0% Hispanic), Tasley (0% Hispanic), Southside Chesconessex (0% Hispanic), and Bayside (0% Hispanic). Onancock is less Hispanic than neighboring Onley (24.8% Hispanic).

Onancock's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Onancock, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Onancock is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Onancock ranks 386th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Onancock's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 57.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Onancock's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Onancock is more Native American/Other than neighboring Onley (0% Native American/Other), Savageville (0% Native American/Other), Tasley (0% Native American/Other), Southside Chesconessex (0% Native American/Other), and Bayside (0% Native American/Other).

Onancock's Multiracial Population

63 residents of Onancock, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Onancock is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Onancock ranks 318th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Onancock's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 28.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Onancock's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.4%.

Onancock is more Multiracial than neighboring Onley (0% Multiracial), Savageville (0% Multiracial), Southside Chesconessex (0% Multiracial), and Bayside (0% Multiracial). Onancock is less Multiracial than neighboring Tasley (100% 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.