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Accomac, Virginia Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Accomac is 500, with a gender distribution of 48% male and 52% female. The population has remained relatively stable, with slight fluctuations due to its small size and rural nature. Accomac serves as a local government center for the surrounding region but has seen limited growth.

City Facts

  • Founded: 1786
  • County: Accomack County
  • Land Area: 0.4 square miles
  • Population Density: 1,250 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 757
  • Zip Code: 23301

Geography and Location

Accomac is located on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, along the Delmarva Peninsula. As the county seat of Accomack County, the town serves as a local hub for government and legal services. Accomac’s proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay provides it with a coastal, rural atmosphere, with farming and fishing being central to the local economy. The town is surrounded by rich agricultural land and marshes, making it a quiet and picturesque rural community. Accomac is also known for its well-preserved historic buildings, some of which date back to the 18th and 19th centuries. With its small population and historical charm, Accomac remains a serene and historically significant town on the Eastern Shore.

Demographics

Median resident age: 40.1 years
Median household income: $37,500
Median house value: $86,100

Population by Race

Races in Accomac:

  • White Non-Hispanic (69.8%)
  • Black (24.7%)
  • Hispanic (2.2%)
  • Filipino (2.2%)
  • Other race (0.9%)
  • Two or more races (0.7%)

Ancestries: United States (19.7%), English (14.8%), Irish (9.5%), German (5.5%), Scottish (2.7%), Dutch (1.8%).

Elevation: 40 feet

Land area: 0.4 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Accomac

  • High school or higher: 77.4%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 24.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.2%
  • Unemployed: 1.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Accomac town

  • Never married: 14.7%
  • Now married: 63.6%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 12.2%
  • Divorced: 7.2%

2.6% Foreign born (0.9% Europe, 0.7% Latin America, 0.5% Asia, 0.4% North America).

Population change in the 1990s: +82 (+17.6%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Accomac:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Accomac:

  • SALISBURY-OCEAN CITY WICOMICO REGIONAL (about 44 miles; SALISBURY, MD; Abbreviation: SBY)
  • LANGLEY AFB (about 66 miles; HAMPTON, VA; Abbreviation: LFI)
  • OCEANA NAS /APOLLO SOUCEK FIELD/ (about 67 miles; VIRGINIA BEACH, VA; Abbreviation: NTU)

Other public-use airports nearest to Accomac:

  • ACCOMACK COUNTY (about 9 miles; MELFA, VA; Abbreviation: MFV)
  • TANGIER ISLAND (about 23 miles; TANGIER, VA; Abbreviation: TGI)
  • CRISFIELD MUNI (about 23 miles; CRISFIELD, MD; Abbreviation: W41)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Accomac:

  • UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND-EASTERN SHORE (about 34 miles; PRINCESS ANNE, MD; Full-time enrollment: 2,940)
  • SALISBURY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 45 miles; SALISBURY, MD; Full-time enrollment: 5,645)
  • HAMPTON UNIVERSITY (about 67 miles; HAMPTON, VA; Full-time enrollment: 5,249)
  • OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY (about 68 miles; NORFOLK, VA; Full-time enrollment: 13,330)
  • DELAWARE TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE-OWENS (about 69 miles; GEORGETOWN, DE; Full-time enrollment: 2,053)
  • THOMAS NELSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 69 miles; Hampton, VA; Full-time enrollment: 3,884)
  • ECPI COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 70 miles; VIRGINIA BEACH, VA; Full-time enrollment: 2,083)

Public primary/middle schools in Accomac:

  • ACCAWMACKE ELEM (Students: 560; Location: 26230 DRUMMONDTOWN RD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • MARY N. SMITH MIDDLE (Students: 433; Location: 24577 MARY N SMITH ROAD; Grades: 06 – 08)

Libraries

Library in Accomac:

  • EASTERN SHORE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $521,166; Location: 23610 FRONT ST.; 119,613 books; 5 video materials; 165 serial subscriptions)

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