The Town FilesAccomack County, Virginia
33,335 people. The median home is worth $204,300 (typical Virginia town: $298,050) and the median household earns $58,993.
Towns in Accomack County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chincoteague | 3,344 | $349,500 | $62,917 | 57.4 |
People and housing
| Accomack County | Typical Virginia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $204,300 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $977 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $58,993 | $78,595 |
| Median age | 47.6 | 39.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.7% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.9% | 8.8% |
Jobs and pay
13,149 jobs in 2024, average pay $52,649 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 343 storm events in Accomack County from 1996 to 2026, with 6 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Accomack County has been included in 20 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
| November 26, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4092: Hurricane Sandy |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3359: Hurricane Sandy |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).